Diesel Mechanic Technician

Senior Level Diesel Technician – Ryder – Battle Creek, MI

Permanent Full‑time position. Drive and maintain Ryder’s truck fleet.

Compensation:

• Hourly Pay: $33.50 per hour
• Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000 at 30 days & $2,000 at 90 days
• Certification Bonus: $100 per new ASE certification (up to $700)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter
• Schedule:
  
  Second Shift 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday–Friday (Weekends OFF)

Benefits:

• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) (company match) – start at 30 days
• Paid time off accrues from Day 1 (80 hours per year)
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• Employee stock discount of 15 %
• PPE, uniforms & boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program – 12 top techs each year receive cash prizes ranging from $250 to $50,000
• Tuition repayment up to $5,000

Contact: Call Nick or text "BC simpat" to 256‑996‑6689

Qualifications:

• High‑school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational/technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
Basic tools required
• Three or more years of experience repairing gasoline or diesel engines (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire
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Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background check
• Minimum two years of experience with heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment repairs/diagnostics
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine and preventive vehicle maintenance and repairs
• Diagnosemon complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers as needed
• Complete detailed inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks; perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with drivers/customers to determine the nature of complaints
• Utilize shop management systems and electronic documentation
• Follow all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Mentor Junior Technicians (Tech 1 & Tech 2)
• Access and use internal/external maintenance documents
• Support functions such as Service Island support; obtain SBTIII certification within 180 days
• Complete required OEM diagnostic scan‑tool courses

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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.