Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Baton Rouge, LA— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

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• Hourly Pay: $30.80 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: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

• 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
• 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 eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

We want you to join our family of proud women and men in logistics who work alongside military reserve and veterans. Apply today to secure your spot.

Questions? Call Dominique or text “Baton Rouge T4” to 904‑541‑9562 to speak with your recruiter.

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• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of gasoline or diesel engines, including:
  • Routine preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
  • Diagnostics and repairs (AC, electrical systems)
  • Advanced repairs, including major engine repairs, diesel after‑treatment, or automotive fuel injection repairs
  • Four (4) years or more of relevant work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• All other certifications required by location

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability for shift work, weekends, and on‑call duty as required
• Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, Electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
• Proficiency in operating shop computers and diagnostic equipment
• Must have a minimum tool set and perform vehicle road tests as necessary
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence others
• This position requires driving Ryder vehicles. Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/motor‑vehicle check (including verification of drug and alcohol status from the past 3 years).

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle record checks, a road test, and/or customer‑specific background or badge requirements.

• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete all OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool software courses required by location fleet mix (completed within 365 days)
• Complete instructor‑led OEM courses to support fleet mix
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Complex repairs with minimal or no support
  • Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
  • Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers/software
  • Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solutions for roadside breakdowns
  • Perform facility maintenance duties
  • Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints
  • Instruct and advise other technicians on maintenance, repair procedures, and diagnostics
  • Coach and mentor other level technicians
  • Advise shop management and technicians on shop repairs
  • Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation
  • Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
  • Other support duties as required to support operations, including 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.