Diesel Technician

Position Description

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

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Careers.

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• Hourly Pay: $27.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Saturday Off, Sunday plus one additional day of your choice
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing Day One with 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
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top technicians each year with cash prizes ranging from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000 (ask recruiter)

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Apply now – spots are filling fast.

Questions? Call Dominique or text “Madison T2” to 904‑541‑9562 to speak with your recruiter today.

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We want you to join our family consisting 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 to $1,500 for every Ryder‑hired diesel mechanic, service employee, driver, warehouse associate, and more.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.

• 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 such as oil changes, brake and tire work.
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A, preferred.
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee you must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire, pass a Ryder drug test, pass a DOT physical, pass a Ryder road test, and 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 whom you are assigned.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance.
• Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilising diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Identify the root cause 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 complaint once assigned a task.
• Utilise 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, which 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.