Diesel Mechanic

Position Description Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in South Boston, Massachusetts. Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here: Pay and Bonuses: Hourly Pay: $40.89 per hour Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off Hours: Second Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm Benefits 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 (80 hours per year) Additional day off for U.S. military veterans 401 K with company match 15 % employee discount on high‑valued 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 (request info from recruiter) EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran 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. Important Note Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Vocational or technical certification, 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 certifications required by location Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A preferred ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment Knowledge and ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. This position requires driving Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must: 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 Responsibilities Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including: Standard vehicle maintenance Preventive maintenance Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers 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 properly determine the nature of the complaint once assigned a task Utilizes key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT) Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents Other support duties as required to support operations (including but not limited to Service Island support) SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT‑220) Completes 2 of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan‑tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days) #J-18808-Ljbffr