Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full‑time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in McDonough, GA.

For more info call William or text "McDonough T2" to 904‑541‑8565.

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• Hourly Pay: $27.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification (up to $700 total)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday. Weekends OFF.
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

• Annual Merit Pay Increases
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401(k) starting 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off accruing at Day 1 (80 hrs per year)
• Additional day off for U.S. veterans
• 401(k) company match
• 15 % employee discount on high‑valued stock
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program – cash prizes $250 – $50,000
• Tuition repayment up to $5,000

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake/tire work, etc.)
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers as needed
• Identify root cause of basic failures and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required (e.g., service island support)

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification and/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
• Two (2) years or more of classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years
• Additional customer‑specific screening may be required

Ryder is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and a 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, disability status, or veteran status.