Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Norton, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Norton, Massachusetts. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles, including preventive maintenance, component inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs. The role uses diagnostic computers and electronic documentation, follows applicable safety and regulatory requirements, and may include facility maintenance and operational support duties. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday on third shift, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Pay is $36.00 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles; employees must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the specified drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks. Ryder describes the position as offering career development and advancement, paid training, and a safety-first workplace.

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, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
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 positions may require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check and road test, or customer-specific badging or background requirements.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

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

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 required repairs.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint when 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 and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO during the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500, four times per year.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.