Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Columbus, OH

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Columbus, Ohio. The role performs maintenance and repair of heavy-duty vehicles and offers an hourly rate of $28.50, a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700), quarterly bonuses of up to $500, and a sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, with second-shift hours Tuesday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Technicians receive state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accruing from the first day, up to 80 hours in the first year; yearly merit pay increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; a safety-first workplace; a Top Tech Competition with potential earnings of $250 to $50,000 per year; an extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans; a 15% company stock discount; up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave subject to eligibility criteria; and employee discounts. Ryder also offers referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee. The technician performs vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs; documents work through the Shop Management System; and follows applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The role requires basic tools and the ability to obtain a CDL within six months after hire, as well as successful completion of required drug testing, a DOT physical, a 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, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Must pass Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 complaints 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, up to 80 hours 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 to $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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.