Diesel Technician

Overview Position Mid-Level Diesel Technician – Abilene, Texas. Ryder is hiring an experienced technician with the goal of maintaining and repairing heavy-duty vehicles. This role offers weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a technician career path. Responsibilities Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties Performs standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs Performs preventive maintenance Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic equipment when applicable Identifies root causes of basic failures and performs repairs as required Replaces defective components as instructed Performs facility maintenance duties Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of the complaint once assigned a task Utilizes Shop Management System and electronic documentation Adheres to all applicable safety, DOT, MOT, and corporate compliance guidelines Performs other support duties as required to support operations Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent preferred Vocational/technical certification or post-secondary degree preferred Basic tools required Demonstrated aptitude in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work) Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience (preferred) Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles; ability to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire; pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background checks Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO in first year, starting Day 1 Yearly merit pay increases 401(k) company match PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance Paid training to build skills Safety-first workplace & state-of-the-art equipment U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off Up to 5,000 USD in technical tuition repayment 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more Additional information: EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran Important Note: Some positions require additional screening such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road tests, and/or customer-specific requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr