Diesel Mechanic Technician

About the Role

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

Pay

Hourly Pay: $31.03 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)
• Sign-On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• Safety-first workplace with 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 eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic tools 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 determine the nature of complaints
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations

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, 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 CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, road test, background, and motor vehicle check

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.