Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel TechnicianinLouisville, Kentucky— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

Be part of a fresh start – now under new management.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

• Hourly Pay: $30.48 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: Tuesday - Saturday

• Hours: Mid Shift Tuesday - Thursday 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm, Saturday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• 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

• 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

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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!

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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

• Post-secondary vocational education strongly preferred

• Must have minimum tool requirement

• Must have a valid driver’s license

• Valid CDL (license A) is highly desired; mandatory in some locations

• Must possess state license as required

• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:

• 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

Important Note: Additional requirements may be required in different locations and/or accounts.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties

• Performs standard vehicle maintenance

• Performs standard 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 perform repairs as required

• Replaces defective components as instructed

• Performs facility maintenance duties

• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly 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. 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.

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (6/5/2026 4:52 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on click.appcast.io

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province KY

Location (Posting Location) : City LOUISVILLE

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 40213

Category Technicians/Service Employees

Employment Type Regular - Full Time (4)

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 7006

Min Pay USD $30.48/Hr.

Max Pay USD $30.48/Hr.