Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Fort Worth, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid Level Diesel Technician in Fort Worth, Texas, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. This role offers hourly pay of $26.00, a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The position includes opportunities to earn certification and quarterly bonuses, as well as paid training and career development support. The technician performs vehicle maintenance and repair, preventive maintenance, component inspections, and diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems. The role also involves customer and driver interaction, electronic documentation, use of the Shop Management System, compliance with safety and regulatory guidelines, and occasional support duties such as Service Island coverage. Applicants must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the stated drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

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, required.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test and background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and 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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed 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.
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 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire, with unlimited bonuses.