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Diesel Mechanic

Ryder System

Nicholasville, KY
10 hours ago
$31.00/hour

Job Description

Join Ryder System as a Diesel Mechanic and play a vital role in maintaining and repairing our heavy-duty truck fleet. Your expertise will ensure safety and efficiency in our operations while mentoring junior technicians.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
  • Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems
  • Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs
  • Replace defective components as instructed
  • Work unsupervised on most tasks
  • Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints
  • Utilize key functions of Shop Management System
  • Work in accordance with all compliance guidelines
  • Act as mentor for junior technicians

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
  • Routine preventative maintenance experience
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs including AC and electrical systems
  • Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
  • Must be able 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
  • Three (3) years or more relevant work experience
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A

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 ONEAdditional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans401 K company matchStock at 15% Employee DiscountPPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCETechnician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000