Mechanic Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Zanesville, Ohio.

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Video/Entry Level Technician

• Hourly Pay: $31.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday;
  Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

• Annual Merit Pay Increases every year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at Day One with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) company match
• 15% Employee Discount on Ryder Stock
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or 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
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• All other certification as required by location, required
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• 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, etc.
• Must be able to obtain a 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

• 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 and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• 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
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Perform other support duties as required, such as Service Island support
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete two of the OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses 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.