Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•North Valley, NM

47d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Albuquerque, New Mexico, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The position is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, with second-shift hours of 3:30 p.m. to midnight Tuesday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Pay is $26.00 per hour, with certification and quarterly bonus opportunities. The role includes vehicle maintenance and repair, preventive maintenance, inspections, troubleshooting, component replacement, and related support duties. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and completing the stated CDL, drug test, DOT physical, road test, background, and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Routine preventive maintenance experience, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, is 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.
The role requires driving Ryder vehicles.

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 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 the 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 needed to support 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, 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 eligible Ryder hire.