Diesel Technnician

Compensation

Hourly Pay: $35.50 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: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year.
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting day 1 (up to 80 hours in the first year).
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• 401(k) with company match.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Paid training.
• 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 technical tuition repayment.
• 12‑week paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech and more.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Vocational or technical certification; post‑secondary degree or technical certifications (preferred).
• Basic tools (required).
• Three or more years of relevant mechanical repair experience (preferred).
• Minimum two years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A (preferred; must obtain within 6 months of hire).
• ASE or other required certifications as mandated by location.
• Computer proficiency (PC, Windows, mouse, etc.).
• Ability to drive Ryder vehicles.
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background/motor‑vehicle checks.
• Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, and customer‑specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform standard and preventive vehicle maintenance.
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Complete detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Work unsupervised on most tasks and perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints.
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation.
• Follow all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
• Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 level technicians.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Support service island operations and other duties as required.
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
• Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool courses within 365 days as required by fleet mix.