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Diesel Mechanic

Ryder System

Nicholasville, KY
10 hours ago
$31.00/hour

Job Description

Join Ryder as a Senior Diesel Technician and be part of a dedicated team maintaining our truck fleet. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
  • Performs standard vehicle maintenance and preventive maintenance
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer
  • 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 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
  • Ability 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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications preferred
  • Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A 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 starting at DAY ONE with 80 hours per yearAdditional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans401 K company match15% Employee Discount on HIGH VALUED StockPPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCETechnician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000