Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Bryan, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a permanent, full-time, experienced mid-level Diesel Technician to support its truck fleet in Bryan, Texas. The role maintains and repairs heavy-duty vehicles and includes a first-shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends off. The position pays $27.50 per hour, with certification bonuses of $100 for each new ASE certification earned (up to $700) and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The technician performs routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs on vehicles and components. The role also involves documenting work through the Shop Management System and electronic tools, complying with applicable safety and transportation regulations, interacting with customers and drivers to understand complaints, and providing other operational support as needed. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment, paid training, and provided PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on the first day; 401(k) company match; yearly merit increases; a company stock discount; tuition repayment; and other listed employee discounts and incentive programs. Certain benefits are subject to eligibility criteria.

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.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and 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.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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 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 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, which may include 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
$100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards ranging from $250 to $50,000 per year.
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.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire, with unlimited bonuses.