Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Opelika, Alabama.

• Hourly Pay: $24.45 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each New ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 every quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:30 am – 4:00 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
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at Day One with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• 15 % Employee Stock Discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes $250–$50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

For more info call Kim or text “Opelika” to 904‑618‑3474.  to see all Ryder careers.

• 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/Motor Vehicle check

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance, component inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing computer applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• 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 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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.