Diesel Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. 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: $35.75 per hour.

• $100 certification bonus for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700 total).
• 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: 3:30 pm – 12:00 am.

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 skills current.
• Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment.
• 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, including work tenure).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more.
• Unlimited referral 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, or post-secondary degree, 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:
  • 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance.
  • Standard component inspections and repairs.
  • Preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers as 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 all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT).
• Performs other support duties as required, such as Service Island support.