Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Lafayette, Indiana — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

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• Hourly Pay: $24.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000 at 30 days and $2,000 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), etc. starting at 30 days
• Paid Maternity Leave 12 weeks for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at Day One (80 hours per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) company match
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top techs yearly with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

Stop in and meet the team at the Ryder shop: 2408 South 30th St., Lafayette, IN 47905

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• 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• 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

• 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 determine the nature of complaint once a task is assigned
• Utilizes key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., 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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.