Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•FENTON, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Fenton, Missouri, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $31.83 per hour and offers certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. The schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The technician performs preventive and standard vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, and diagnostics; identifies basic failures and completes repairs or component replacements; and documents work using the Shop Management System and available electronic tools. The role also includes customer and driver interactions, facility maintenance, compliance with applicable safety and transportation requirements, and other operational support duties. Candidates must have basic tools and 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. A CDL must be obtained within six months after hire. Applicants must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. A high school diploma or equivalent, postsecondary vocational or technical training, two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience, and a Class A CDL are preferred.

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, are required.
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.
Some positions may require additional employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, postsecondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License 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 a complaint after being 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 one, 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, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.