Diesel Technician

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Des Moines, IA. The role offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

• Hourly Pay: $28.25 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification (up to $700)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday weekdays, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 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 that keeps you ahead
• 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)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Conduct standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Identify root cause of basic failures and perform required repairs.
• Replace defective components as instructed.
• Perform facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints.
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and keep electronic documentation.
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, such as Service Island support.

• 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 such as oil changes, brake and tire work.
• Two (2) years or more of combined classroom training and work experience (preferred).
• Valid Commercial Driver License Class A (preferred).
• 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.

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, protected veteran status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

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