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About the Role
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Tonawanda, New York, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for mechanics working on heavy-duty vehicles. Join a community of proud professionals in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans, with a clear path for career development and advancement.
Responsibilities
- Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
- Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
- Performs preventive maintenance.
- Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer.
- 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 a complaint.
- Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
- Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT).
- Acts as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
- Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
- Provides other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.
- Be SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220).
- Complete 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).
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.
- Experience with routine preventative maintenance, including 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.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.
- Must pass a Ryder Drug Test.
- Must pass a DOT physical.
- Must pass a Ryder road test.
- Must pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years.
- Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
Skills
- Mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines
- Routine preventative maintenance
- Oil changes
- Brake and tire work
- Basic diagnostics and repairs
- AC systems
- Electrical systems
- Heavy duty equipment repair
- Medium duty equipment repair
- Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse
- CDL
- SBTIII trained
- OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses
Location
- Tonawanda, New York
Work Type
- Full-time
- First Shift
Experience Level
- Senior Level
- 3 years or more relevant work experience
- Minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Vocational or Technical Certification
- Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
Salary/Compensations
- $34.31 per hour
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
- Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 Every Quarter
- Sign On Bonus: $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days
- Paid training
- PPE AND UNIFORMS Issued
- TOOL and BOOT ALLOWANCE provided
- Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee
About the Company
- Ryder is a stable company for your career.
- Ryder provides the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
- At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
- Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.