Diesel Technician Mechanic First Shift

Overview

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

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• Hourly Pay: $24.45 per hour
• 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
• Sign On Bonus:
  Ryder Pays You $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday;
  Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:30 am – 4:00 pm

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

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We have all the benefits other shops do without the wait!

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. Start at 30 Days
• We offer 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) company match
• Stock at 15% Employee Discount
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance Provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

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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 every day.

Refer anyone and get rewarded with bonuses up to $1,500 for every Ryder hire across roles including Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, and Warehouse Associate.

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• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification; post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred
• Basic tools, required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including
• Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work) required
• 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 Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background/motor vehicle check (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.

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root causes of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of the complaint
• Utilizes Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Complies with all applicable safety, DOT, MOT and corporate guidelines
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations

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.

Posted Date: 5 days ago (2/17/2026 12:04 PM)