Diesel Technician Entry Level

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Entry Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Dayton, Ohio.

Hear It from a Ryder Technician employee: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Careers.

Video/Entry Level Technician

• Hourly Pay: $21.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus of up to $700 for each new ASE Certification obtained ($100 per certification)
• Sign On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday;
  Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Spots are filling fast—click apply now to secure your spot.

Questions? Call Michelle or text “Dayton” to 904‑541‑9560 to speak with your recruiter today.

• Annual Merit Pay Increases every year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K and other benefits starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at day one: 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401K offers a company match
• High valued stock discount: 15 %
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Awards: 12 top techs each year receive cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Reimbursement Program up to $5,000

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We want you to join our family of proud women and men in logistics who work alongside military reserves and veterans we hire every day.

Refer anyone and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every Ryder hired diesel mechanic, service employee, driver, warehouse associate and more.

• 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 and weekend as required, perform all entry level tasks, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of and ability to apply computer knowledge
• Some transportation maintenance experience (preferred)
• Must drive Ryder vehicles; must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, a DOT physical, a Ryder road test, and a Ryder background and motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three 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 basic vehicle maintenance
• Performs component identification and minor repairs
  
  Performs preventive maintenance with training and support
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Perform all entry level tasks
• Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (2/12/2026 1:49 PM)

Requisition :

Location:

Dayton, OH 45414

Category:
Technicians/Service Employees

Employment Type:

Regular – Full time

Travel Requirements: 0–10%

Position Code: 1000193

Min Pay: USD 21.50/hr

Max Pay: USD 21.50/hr