Diesel Mechanic Maintenance Technician

Ryder•Upper Nazareth Township, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Nazareth, Pennsylvania to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the second shift from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The position pays $29.00 per hour and includes certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. Technicians are provided with state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The technician performs vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, repairs, and basic diagnostics, while documenting work through the Shop Management System and electronic tools. The role also includes customer and driver interactions, facility maintenance, and other operational support duties. Driving Ryder vehicles is required; employees must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; a 401(k) company match; yearly merit increases; paid training; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; a company stock discount; potential tuition repayment; paid maternity leave for eligible employees; and employee discounts. Additional compensation opportunities include ASE certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, a technician competition, and employee referral bonuses.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Must pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical post-secondary certification, degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
ASE certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $50,000 per year.
Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.