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Diesel Technician

Ryder System

Pearl River, LA
4 days ago
$31.96/hour

Job Description

Join Ryder as a Senior Diesel Technician and play a crucial role in maintaining our truck fleet. Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits while working in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
  • Performs standard vehicle maintenance 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 nature of complaint
  • Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
  • Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines
  • Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels

Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Basic tools required
  • Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems required
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred

Preferred Qualifications

  • Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications preferred
  • Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred

Benefits & Perks

Annual Merit Pay IncreasesOn the Job Paid TrainingMedical, Dental, Vision, 401 K starting at 30 days12 weeks of PAID Maternity LeavePaid Time Off starts accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per yearAdditional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans401 K with company matchStock at 15% Employee DiscountPPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCETechnician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000