Diesel Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Tulare, California. This position offers a stable career with weekly pay, excellent benefits, and state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for working on heavy-duty vehicles.

Pay

Hourly pay: $34.00 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).

Schedule

Monday–Friday, weekends off. First shift: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 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 to keep skills current.
• 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.
• Referral bonuses: Up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or 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 (e.g., oil changes, brake and tire work).
• Two (2) years or more of combined 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.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background/motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years).

Note: Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, or customer-specific badging/background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard vehicle maintenance, component inspections, and repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance and diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools.
• Identifies root causes 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 Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
• Works in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT).
• Performs other support duties as required, such as Service Island support.