Diesel Technician

Position Description
 
Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Lake Cahrles, Louisianna — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
 
Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

Hourly Pay: $27.33
 
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

Schedule:

Monday – Friday Weekends OFF

Hours:

First Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
 
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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
 
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
 
Yearly merit pay increases
 
401 (k) company match
 
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
 
Build your skills - paid training
 
Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
 
Top Tech Competition:
Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
 
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
 
15% company stock discount
 
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
 
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
 
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday
 
Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!
 
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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 5 hours ago (2/18/2026 2:49 PM)

Requisition  
 
Location (Posting Location) :
State/Province LA
 
Location (Posting Location) :
City LAKE CHARLES
 
Location (Posting Location) :
Postal Code 70601
 
Category Technicians/Service Employees4

Employment Type

Regular-Full time
 
Travel Requirements 0-10%
 
Position Code 1000120
 
Min Pay USD $27.33/Hr.
 
Max Pay USD $27.33/Hr.