Diesel Technician

Position Description Mid-Level Diesel Technician – Houston, TX (77092) Hourly Pay: $29.55 per hour Certification Bonus – $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700 Quarterly Bonus – up to $500 every quarter (four times per year) Schedule: Sunday – Thursday, Second Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm Hours: Second Shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm We provide state‑of‑the‑art diagnostics and tools to mechanics working on heavy‑duty vehicles. Benefits Medical, dental, and 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 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 (eligible per criteria) 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 such as oil changes, brake and tire work 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 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 Perform standard 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 properly determine the nature of complaint once assigned a task Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation 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, 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Location: Houston, TX 77092 Employment Type: Regular – Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder System, Inc.