Diesel Mechanic
Listed on 2026-08-01
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician, Automotive Mechanic
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in South Boston, Massachusetts — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.
Benefits- Hourly Pay: $35.75 per hour
- Quarterly Bonus:
Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year - Tool Box/Tool Allowance
- Schedule:
Monday-Fri Weekends OFF - Hours:
Second Shift 2:00 pm - 10:30 pm
We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles
Additional Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
- 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 (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Location:
South Boston, Massachusetts 02127
Employment Type:
Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements: 0-10%
Contract:
Regular (Full time)
Pay:
Min Pay: USD $35.25/Hr.
Pay:
Max Pay: USD $35.25/Hr.
- 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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
- Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
- This position requires 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
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
- 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
Why Join Us
At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.
Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
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