Diesel Mechanic First Shift

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.

Pay: $24.00 per hour plus bonuses:

• 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.

Benefits:

• Annual merit pay increases
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) start at 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave 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
• 15 % employee discount on high‑valued stock
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (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 classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• 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, component inspections and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including 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.