Diesel Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Richmond, Virginia — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Hourly Pay: $25.00 per hour. Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700. Quarterly Bonus: Ryder pays you up to $500 every quarter - four times per year. Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off. Hours: Second shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm. We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to work on Heavy‑Duty Vehicles. 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 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more Our Culture & Commitment At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together. 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 in required experience, preferred Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must: 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 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 Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties Perform standard vehicle maintenance Perform standard component inspections and repairs Perform preventive maintenance Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required Replace defective components as instructed Perform facility maintenance duties Interact with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task Utilize key functions of 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 required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr