Diesel Technician

Ryder•Dallas, TX

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Dallas, Texas, to maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles. The role pays $26.00 per hour and includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, as well as a quarterly bonus of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with weekends off. The technician performs vehicle maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and repairs, including preventive maintenance and basic mechanical and electronic troubleshooting. The role also involves documenting work in Ryder’s Shop Management System, communicating with customers and drivers about reported problems, and following applicable safety, Department of Transportation, and other compliance requirements. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles; the employee must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required testing and screening. Ryder offers medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on the first day; yearly merit increases; a 401(k) company match; PPE, uniforms, and a boot allowance; paid training; and other benefits and incentives listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools 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.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
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 Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area.

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 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, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical insurance after 30 days.
Dental insurance after 30 days.
Vision insurance 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.
Top Tech Competition with potential 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.
Referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire.