Diesel Mechanic

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Des Moines, IA, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Pay

• Hourly pay: $28.25 per hour
• Certification bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly bonus: Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Yearly merit pay increases
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Second shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training to keep you ahead
• Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
• Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
• Referral bonuses: Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification (preferred)
• 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)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A (preferred; must be able to obtain within 6 months after hire)
• Must pass:
  • Ryder drug test
  • DOT physical
  • Ryder road test
  • 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
  • Standard component inspections and repairs
  • Preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, such as Service Island support

About the Role

• State-of-the-art diagnostics and tools provided for all maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles
• Clear path for career development and advancement
• Inclusive community of professionals, including many military reservists and veterans
• Additional screening may be required for some positions, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements