Diesel Technician

Ryder•Lexington, KY

12d

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Lexington, Kentucky, to perform maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles. The role includes routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, and diagnosing mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable. Technicians use Ryder’s tools and equipment, interact with customers and drivers to understand reported issues, and document work through the Shop Management System and electronic documentation. The position also includes facility and operational support duties as needed. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $32.38 per hour. Ryder offers certification and quarterly bonuses, benefits, paid time off, training, and career development opportunities. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and meeting the stated licensing, testing, and screening conditions.

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.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, required.
Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
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.
Must drive Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

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 needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off starting on day one, 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 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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.