Diesel Technician

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Arthur, IL— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

Compensation and Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $31.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Wednesday - Saturday
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 5:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Annual merit pay increases
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid maternity leave (up to 12 weeks) for qualifying employees
• Paid time off accrues from day one (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• 15% employee discount on high‑valued stock
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance provided
• Top technicians selected yearly for cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• Basic tools, required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
• Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• All other certifications required by location (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• 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

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
• Standard vehicle maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• 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 complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to service island support
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete two of the OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool software courses as required by location fleet mix within 365 days

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records checks; a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.