Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Dallas, TX

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced mid-level Diesel Technician in Dallas, Texas, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. This is a Monday–Friday, first-shift position, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The hourly rate is $25. The role includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The technician performs vehicle maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, and repairs, while following applicable safety, Department of Transportation, and corporate compliance guidelines. The position also involves using shop-management and electronic documentation systems, interacting with customers and drivers to understand complaints, and providing support for shop operations. Candidates must have basic tools and be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire. Employment is contingent on passing a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the past three years. Ryder lists medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; 80 hours of PTO in the first year starting on Day 1; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; paid training; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; and other benefits and incentive programs.

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 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 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 needed for operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

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