Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full‑Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Broussard, Louisiana.

For more info, call Chelsey or text "Broussard T2" 904‑932‑0143.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician employee: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Careers.

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• Hourly Pay: $26.06 per hour
• Certification Bonus: up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 11:00 am – 7:30 pm

• Annual Merit Pay Increases
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) – start at 30 days
• Paid Maternity Leave: 12 weeks for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off: 80 hours per year accruing from Day One
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• 15% Employee Discount on high‑valued stock
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program – cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification (post‑secondary degree or technical certifications) preferred
• Basic tools – required
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain a 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, road test, or other customer background requirements.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance, component inspections, and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer as applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint when assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including but 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, disability, or any other protected class.

Location:

Broussard, Louisiana 70518