Diesel Mechanic

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Buford, Georgia – offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about. Benefits Hourly Pay: $28.50 per hour Certification Bonus up to $700 ($100 per new ASE certification) Quarterly Bonus up to $500 every quarter Sign On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days Schedule: Tuesday – Saturday; Mid Shift Tuesday – Friday 10:00 am – 6:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO first year, starting Day 1 Yearly merit pay increases 401(k) company match PPE, uniforms, 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 tech tuition repayment 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more Requirements High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) Vocational or technical certification, post‑secondary degree or technical certifications preferred Basic tools required Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work) Two years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience (preferred) Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred) 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 Responsibilities Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections Perform preventive maintenance Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable Identify root cause of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required Replace defective components as instructed Perform facility maintenance duties Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT) Perform other support duties as required to support operations, e.g., Service Island support Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder System, Inc.