Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Senior Level Diesel Technician - Brownwood, TX.

• Hourly Pay: $28.23 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 per new ASE certification (up to $700 total)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday (first shift Tuesday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; Saturday 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM)
• Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision (after 30 days)
• PTO: 80 hours in first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance
• Paid training & safety‑first workplace
• Top Tech Competition:
  Earnings $250 – $50,000 annually
• Veteran benefits: extra paid day off
• Company stock discount: 15%
• Tech tuition repayment up to $5,000
• Paid maternity leave: 12 weeks (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• Post‑secondary vocational education strongly preferred
• Minimum tool requirement
• Valid driver’s license
• Valid CDL (A) highly desired; mandatory in some locations
• State license as required
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse
• Ability 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

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers
  • Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
  • Replaces defective components as instructed
  • Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once a task is assigned
• Utilizes key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Completes 2 of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix within 365 days
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support

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.