Diesel Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Topeka, KS. The role offers stable employment with weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Pay & Schedule Hourly Pay: $28.50 per hour Certification Bonus up to $700 Schedule: Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF Hours: First Shift 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO first year, starting Day 1 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work) 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 Additional Employment Requirements Must be able to 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) 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 performs repairs as required Replaces defective components as instructed Performs facility maintenance duties Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the 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 (e.g., Service Island support) Equal Opportunity Employer 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder Supply Chain Solutions