Diesel Technician

Mid-Level Diesel Technician – Brownwood, TX

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Brownwood, TX. This is a stable position with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

• Hourly Pay: $26.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: up to $700 (based on new ASE Certification)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday
• Hours:
  
  First Shift Tuesday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm;
  Saturday 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in first year, starting Day 1
• 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 criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment when applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task
• Utilize Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

• 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
• Routine preventative maintenance experience (oil changes, brake and tire work) required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must 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)

Ryder is proud to be 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 disability.