Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Fort Worth, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid Level Diesel Technician in Fort Worth, Texas, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role includes vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electronic issues, and repairs. Technicians may also perform facility and operational support duties and interact with customers or drivers to understand reported problems. The position pays $26.00 per hour and offers a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, as well as quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ryder lists benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; paid training; and other listed incentives and support. Basic tools are required. Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the stated drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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.
Must pass a DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test.
Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, 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 certification, 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 diagnostic computers when applicable.
Identify the root cause 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 after being 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 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.
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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for every Ryder hire.