Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Brownwood, TX

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Brownwood, Texas. The role performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hourly pay of $26.50. The position includes ASE certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, and a range of benefits. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and offers career development and advancement opportunities.

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.
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, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging/background requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
Inspect and repair standard vehicle components.
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 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/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting on Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
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 specific eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.