Diesel Mechanic

Diesel Mechanic at Ryder System summary:
The Diesel Mechanic role at Ryder involves performing maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on heavy-duty diesel vehicles, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. The position requires mechanical aptitude, experience with diesel engines, and the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire. Benefits include bonuses, paid training, medical coverage, and various employee support programs in a full-time, third-shift schedule.

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Forest Park, Georgia

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Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour

Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700

Quarterly Bonus:
Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

Sign On Bonus:
Ryder Pays You $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days

Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday

Hours:

Third Shift 11:00 pm – 7:30 am

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

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Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year

On the Job Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days

We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, 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

HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount

PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED

Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!

Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000! Ask your recruiter about it today!

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Requirements

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, which should include 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

This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:

Must be able to obtain 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

Important Note:

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.

Responsibilities

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

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. These could include but are 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.

Posted Date

2 weeks ago

(12/16/2025 5:07 PM)

Requisition

Location (Posting Location) :
State/Province

GA

Location (Posting Location) :
City

FOREST PARK

Location (Posting Location) :
Postal Code

30297

Category

Technicians/Service Employees4

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Position Code

1000120

Min Pay

USD $29.50/Hr.

Max Pay

USD $29.50/Hr.