Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Roanoke, Virginia — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

• 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 perform 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
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification; post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including routine preventive 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
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, a DOT physical, a Ryder road test, and a Ryder background and motor vehicle check (last 3 years)

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening, such as employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific requirements.

• 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 to build your skills
• Safety-first workplace and 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, including tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

Location:

Roanoke, VA — Posting Date: 5/5/2026