Diesel Technician Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in North Charleston, SC.

For more info call Michelle or text "North Charleston" to 313‑721‑0692.

• Hourly Pay: $34.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter – four times per year
• Sign On Bonus: $3,000 at 30 days and $3,000 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday through Saturday
• Hours:
  
  first shift Tuesday–Friday 5:00 am – 1:00 pm;
  Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K – start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave 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 offers a company match
• Employee Stock at 15 % discount
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance Provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for certain hires

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification / Post‑secondary degree preferred
• Basic tools required
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance, diagnostics, AC, electrical systems, and advanced skilled repairs such as major engine repairs, diesel after treatment, or automotive fuel injection
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• All other certifications required by location

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills (PC, Windows, mouse)
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must work shift work/weekends and on‑call duty as required
• Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
• Proficiency operating shop computers and diagnostic test equipment
• Minimum tool requirement
• Must road test vehicles as necessary
• Ability to coach, mentor, influence others
• Must drive Ryder vehicles and 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

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete all OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses required by location within 365 days
• Complete instructor‑led OEM courses as required
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard and preventive maintenance, complex repairs with minimal support
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal support, using diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coaches/mentors other level technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

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.

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