Diesel Technician

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We are immediately hiring a Permanent Full‑time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Lihue, HI.

For more information, call Rachel or text "Lihue" at .

• Hourly Pay: $34.12 per hour
• Sign‑on Bonus: $3,000 (Ryder pays $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days)
• Tool Box Incentive: $300 yearly allowance
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 each quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 9:00 am – 5:30 pm

• Annual Merit Pay Increases
• On‑job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K) – Start at 30 days
• Paid Maternity Leave: 12 weeks for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at Day One (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(K) company match
• High‑valued Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance Provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program: rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification/Post‑secondary degree or technical certifications, preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• All other certification required by location, required
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, …
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM On‑Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days)

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.