Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Perrysburg, Ohio. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path in diesel technology.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $33.16 per hour
• Certification bonus: up to $700 for new ASE certifications
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times a year)
• Sign‑on bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule: Monday–Friday; weekends off
• Hours: Second Shift 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits begin after 30 days
• 80 hours paid time off in the first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training to build your skills
• Safety‑first workplace and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Top Tech Competition: earn up to $50,000 per year
• Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tuition repayment for technical courses
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and more

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification, post‑secondary degree, or equivalent (preferred)
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines
• Experience with routine preventative maintenance, including oil changes and brake/tire work (required)
• Two (2) years or more of combined classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor‑vehicle check

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Conduct standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment
• Identify root causes of failures and execute required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Carry out facility maintenance duties
• Communicate with customers and drivers to determine nature of complaints when assigned tasks
• Use shop management system and electronic documentation tools
• Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT)
• Perform additional support duties as needed, including service island support

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains 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, veteran status, or disability.