Diesel Tech

Senior Level Diesel Technician – Permanent Full Time – West Palm Beach, Florida. Immediate hiring to support our truck fleet at Ryder.

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• Hourly Pay: $32.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

• Annual merit pay increases
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for eligible employees
• Paid time off accrues at day one (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discount on high‑valued stock (15%)
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program:
  Cash prizes from $250 to $50,000 for the top 12 technicians annually
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification, post‑secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and 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
• All other certifications required by location, required
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• Must have a minimum of two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/motor‑vehicle check with drug and alcohol verification for the last three years

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete two of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix 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 a disability.