Diesel Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Lexington, Kentucky — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Compensation & Schedule Hourly Pay: $30.50 per hour Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter — four times per year Schedule: Monday through Friday, weekends off Hours: Second Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm 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 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‑week 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 preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work) Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/vehicle check 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 and 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 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 (including Service Island support) EEO Statement 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, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder Supply Chain Solutions