Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in South Boston, Massachusetts — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Hourly Pay: $35.75 per hour

Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

Tool Box/Tool Allowance

Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF

Hours: Second Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm

We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year

Yearly merit pay increases

401 (k) company match

PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

Paid training that keeps you ahead

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

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 preventative maintenance, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required

Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:

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

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

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.