Diesel Mechanic
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Position Overview
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Anchorage, Alaska — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
- Hourly Pay: $35.00 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:
First Shift 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
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
- 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
- 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), basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
- Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
- Knowledge of and the ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- 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
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 including standard and preventive maintenance
- Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
- Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
- Replaces defective components as instructed
- Works unsupervised on most tasks
- 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)
- Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
- Demonstrates the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
- Other support duties as required to support operations (including Service Island support)
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
220) - Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days)
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.
Location:
Anchorage, AK, 99501
Employment Type:
Regular – Full time
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Position Code: 1000356
Min Pay: USD $35.00/Hr.
Max Pay: USD $35.00/Hr.
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