Diesel Technician Mechanic

Ryder•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Richmond, Virginia, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role is paid hourly at $28.00 per hour and includes a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The technician performs vehicle maintenance and repairs, including preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component replacement. The role also involves customer and driver interactions, electronic documentation, facility maintenance, and compliance with applicable safety and transportation requirements. Applicants must have basic tools and mechanical aptitude or applied repair experience. A CDL must be obtained within six months after hire, and candidates must pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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 and DOT physical.
Must pass a 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.

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 CDL 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 the root cause 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 applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning 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.
Top Tech Competition awards ranging from $250 to $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 up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.