Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Hutchinson, Kansas, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role is scheduled Monday through Friday on the first shift, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $28.00 per hour, with bonuses for new ASE certifications and quarterly performance. Employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required drug, DOT physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks. The position includes vehicle and component maintenance, inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, and diagnosis of mechanical and electronic problems. Technicians also interact with customers and drivers, use shop management and electronic documentation systems, follow safety and regulatory guidelines, and provide other operational support as needed.

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 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 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 required repairs.
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 required 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
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 referred hire.