Diesel Technician Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support the Truck Fleet at Ryder in Columbus, Ohio.

Hear It From a Ryder Technician Employee Here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Careers.

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• Hourly Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Apply here with Ryder today. Spots are filling fast—apply now to secure your spot.

Call or text “Columbus” to 904‑869‑3515 to speak with a recruiter today.

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401‑K, etc. starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401‑K offers a company match
• 15 % discounted high‑valued stock for employees
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top technicians each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000 – ask your recruiter for details

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

• Ability to drive Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee you 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

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 vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs 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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.