Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Springfield, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced mid-level Diesel Technician in Battle Creek, Michigan, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role includes vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs, as well as occasional facility and operational support duties. Technicians interact with customers and drivers to understand vehicle complaints and use the Shop Management System and electronic documentation. Work must follow applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The position pays $26.00 per hour and offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification earned, up to $700, plus a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides training, equipment, and support for employees to build their technical skills.

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, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, 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 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 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 when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required, which may include 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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
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 of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire.