Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in White River Junction, Vermont.

Hours:

10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Monday–Friday. Weekends OFF.

• Hourly Pay: $27.50 per hour
• Sign-on Bonus: $3,000
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)

• Annual Merit Pay Increases every year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K, etc., start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements 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 company match
• High valued stock with 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program 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

• 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, tire work, etc.)
• 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 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

• 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 or conditions and performs 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, 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 other protected characteristics.