Diesel Mechanic

Position Overview

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full‑Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Glen Burnie, Maryland.

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• Hourly Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 K, etc., start at 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid time off starts accruing at day one: 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401 K with company match
• High‑valued stock at 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program: 12 top techs each year receive cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

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

• 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work, etc.)
• Two or more years of classroom training and/or work experience in required areas preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain a 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 the last 3 years)

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root causes of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including but 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, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Apply today with Ryder and secure your spot. Spots are filling fast—click apply now to secure your position.

Questions? Call Misty or text “Glen Burnie T2” to 904‑869‑3515 to speak with your recruiter today.

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