Diesel Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Ypsilanti, Michigan — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about. Video link: Compensation Hourly Pay: $26.50 per hour Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year) Sign‑on Bonus: $2,000 at 30 days and $2,000 at 90 days Schedule: Monday–Friday Hours: Second Shift, 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO in 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 & 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, postsecondary 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 (preferred) Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred) 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 Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs Perform preventive maintenance Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable Identify root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required Replace defective components as instructed Perform facility maintenance duties Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned Utilize key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT) Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, such as 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