Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an Entry Level Diesel Technician in Cedar Falls, Iowa — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $22.82 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 each quarter – four times per year
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training for skill development
• 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 eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• 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.

• Performs basic vehicle maintenance
• Performs component identification and minor repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance with training and support
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Performs all entry‑level tasks
• Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic tools required
• One (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance preferred
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively, work shift/weekend as required, perform all entry‑level tasks, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computers
• Some experience in transportation maintenance 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

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.