Diesel Technician Mechanic

Diesel Technician Mechanic

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Plant City, Florida — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Hourly Pay: $29.50 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: Tuesday through Saturday

Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1

Yearly merit pay increases

401 (k) company match

PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

Build your skills - paid training

Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment

Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year

U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off

15% company stock discount

Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment

12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or Technical Certification in vehicle maintenance and repair services preferred
• Must have or meet federal PM certification requirements through any combination of classroom training or work experience totaling 1 year
• One (1) year or more mechanical experience working offsite at customer locations preferred
• Must have minimum tools required to perform their job duties as outlined in Ryder's Maintenance policy 2.02
• Pass a Ryder drug test and previous employer's for the past 3 years, DOT physical, Ryder road test, pass a Ryder Background check and Motor vehicle check including Drug and Alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Able to take home assigned mobile service truck as applicable and secure vehicle and contents preferred
• Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles
• Ability to understand and adhere to Company policies in all areas
• Proven hands-on mechanic, customer service, and account management skills
• Ability to complete repair orders with the Company established systems
• Demonstrates customer service skills. Strong relationship management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team. Ability to prioritize workload
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment. Self-starter and self-sufficient approach
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Valid NonCommercial Driver License CLASS E, Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A and/or State driver's license as required
• Preventive Maintenance (PM230&PM298) within 90 Days
• Other Brakes-Air (BA220&BA298) within 90 Days
• Other Brake mechanics/inspectors FMCS 396.25
• Other Hydraulic Brake (BH220&BH298) where appropriate within 90 Days
• Other Tire & Wheel TW220 within 90 Days
• Other CF609 & A/C trained and qualified (AC220&AC298) within 180 Days
• Other Battery Charge and Check, Warranty
• Other HD electrical - DR208 within 90 Days
• Other Svc Island Support SBTIII trained (SBT220) and SBT Phase 2 within 180 Days
• Other OEM on-line engine courses (minimum 2)
• DOT Safety Regulated Position
• Safety Sensitive Position

Regulated Tech:

• 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

• Interact with customer, exhibit account management skills to independently facilitate preventative maintenance, repair issue resolution, and discuss new repair estimates with customer. Coordinate work schedule as required by customers. Road test vehicles to identify cause of complaints for repairs, ensure quality of repair work performed, and deliver customer satisfaction. Preventive maintenance (PM) and vehicle repairs responsibilities include but is not limited to:
• A/C & Heater: Operate the system and recognize if the system is cooling or not (PM related); Perform basic system checks such as power to compressor, visual inspection of condenser, belt tension, etc…; Identify Freon and oil leaks
• Brakes-Air: Identify components of air brake system; Operate brakes and identify irregular noises, air leaks; Perform simple air system tests; Measure lining thickness; Adjust brakes; Perform air brake sections of P.M.; Measure drums, rotors, cam bushings Perform brake repairs per (BA298) once trained and qualified
• Brakes-Hydraulic: Road test for proper operation; Make visual inspections for leaks; Check park brake operation; Check fluid level; Measure lining thickness; Adjust service brakes; Perform brake repairs per (BH298) once trained and qualified; Adjust park brakes
• Cargo Handling/Transfer, Liftgates: Identify leaks; Operate lift gate; Identify make and model; Add fluid to bring to proper level; Make minor adjustments to lift platform and its controls; Identify basic malfunctions
• Charging Systems (electrical): Visually inspect batteries; Clean connections; Check condition of belts; Test batteries; Check alternator mounting and pulley; Replace and adjust belts; Perform basic charging system check
• Clutch: Lubricate throw-out bearing, linkage, shafts, and cables; Identify proper clutch operation; Identify proper clutch brake operation
• Cooling Systems: Check and adjust coolant levels; Visually inspect system for leaks; Make minor repairs such as hose replacements, fan shrouds, leaking fittings; Recognize permanent antifreezes and their requirements; Use refractometer; Use pressure tester; Flush and refill systems
• Cranking System (electrical): Inspect and test batteries; Visually inspect cables and cranking motor; Clean the battery cables, connections and starter; Replace batteries; Charge and check batteries; Replace or repair defective cables
• Lighting System and Electrical Accessories: Repair minor wiring problems; Replace bulbs, lenses and simple light assemblies; Repair minor lighting problems; Replace and adjust sealed beams; Install or replace accessories such as heated mirrors, fans, spotlights
• Drive Axles: Inspect housings for leaks; Change oil and filter, if required, and clean breathers
• Driveline: Lubricate drive line; Inspect components for wear or damage
• Gas Engines-All Engines: Check and adjust oil levels; Identify unusual noises, and oil leaks
• Fuel Systems: Replace and prime fuel filter; Check gas and diesel fuel system components such as fuel lines, pickup tubes, return lines, etc... for proper integrity and condition
• Preventive Maintenance: Proper lube techniques; Minimal tire inspection; Brake check/applied stroke; Battery check; Under vehicle check/loose components; Initial Fault code identification; All