Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Immediately hiring a permanent full time senior level diesel technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in St. Charles, Illinois.

Hourly pay: $35.05 per hour. Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained up to $700. Quarterly bonus: Ryder pays you up to $500 every quarter - four times per year. Schedule: MondayFriday, weekends off. Hours: Second shift 3:00 pm 11:30 pm.

We want the right maintenance repair mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on heavy duty vehicles.

Benefits include annual merit pay increases every year, on the job paid training, medical, dental, vision, 401 K etc. start at 30 days. We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply). Paid time off starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year. Additional day off for U.S. military veterans. 401 K offers a company match. High valued stock at 15% employee discount. PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided. Ryder top technician recognition programs rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000! Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000! Ask your recruiter about it today!

Requirements include 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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work. Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required. 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.

Additional requirements include a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment. Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must: 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 including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.

Responsibilities include performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties including: performing standard vehicle maintenance. Performing preventive maintenance. Diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable. Completing complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision. Replacing defective components as instructed. Working unsupervised on most tasks. Performing facility maintenance duties. Interacting with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task. Utilizing key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available. Working in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT). Acting as mentor for tech 1 and tech 2 levels. Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents. Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to service island support. SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220). Complete 2 of the OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.