Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Annapolis Junction, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role performs maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians use diagnostic tools and equipment, electronic documentation, and Ryder’s Shop Management System, while following applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday on the third shift, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with weekends off. The position pays $27.00 per hour and offers certification and quarterly bonuses, along with benefits and career development opportunities. Ryder provides diagnostic tools, PPE, uniforms, boot allowance, and paid training. The role requires the ability to drive Ryder vehicles and meet the stated licensing, testing, physical, and background-check requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, required.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Some assignments may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 a diagnostic computer 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 a complaint once assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT.
Perform other support duties as needed 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
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.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.