Diesel Mechanic

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Athens, Georgia— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Hear It From a Ryder Technician Employee Here Compensation Hourly Pay: $26.50 per hour Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 paid every quarter Sign On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days Schedule: Monday through Friday; Weekends OFF Hours: First Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Benefits 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 Build your skills – 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 eligibility criteria) 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work), required Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred Additional Requirements for Driving Responsibilities This position requires driving Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee you must: Obtain a 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 Important Note Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned. 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 computers when applicable Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs 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 not be limited to 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr