Technician Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Harvard, IL

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in City, State. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career path. The hourly pay is $27.85, with 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–Friday with weekends off, working a second shift from 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm. Ryder is seeking a Maintenance Repair Mechanic to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. The company provides benefits such as 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. Employees also receive paid training, work in a safety-first environment with state-of-the-art equipment, and have opportunities to participate in the Top Tech Competition (earning $250 – $50,000 per year). U.S. military veterans receive an extra paid day off, and there is a 15% company stock discount. Ryder offers up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment, 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility), and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and tech. The company encourages women and men in logistics, military reserve, and veterans to join their team and offers unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for hired Diesel Mechanics, Service Employees, Drivers, Warehouse Associates, and more. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.

Requirements

Basic tools
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder Drug Test
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent
Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications
Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A

Responsibilities

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
Performs standard vehicle maintenance
Performs standard component inspections and repairs
Performs preventive maintenance
Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
Replaces defective components as instructed
Performs facility maintenance duties
Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
Works in accordance with all federal/ provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

Benefits

Weekly pay
Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401 (k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training
Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!