Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder • Mobile, AL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Mobile, Alabama, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. This role involves performing vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including routine preventative maintenance, component inspections, and diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians will utilize diagnostic computers and shop management systems, interact with customers/drivers, and ensure compliance with all federal and corporate guidelines. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and offers a clear path for career development and advancement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
• Basic tools, required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including: Routine preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401 (k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
• 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED