Diesel Technician Mechanic

Position Description

Immediate hire for a Permanent Full‑Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support the truck fleet at Ryder in Columbus, Ohio.

• Hourly pay: $25.00 per hour
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 each quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑on bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday
• Hours:
  
  7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

• 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 gasoline or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• 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 CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background/motor‑vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for last 3 years)

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer as applicable
• Identify root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints when assigned tasks
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation as required
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required, such as Service Island support

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. start at 30 days
• Paid time off accrues at Day One (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• High‑valued stock at 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

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

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.