Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Orlando, Florida.

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• Hourly Pay: $28.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Ryder pays up to $500 every quarter — four times per year
• Sign On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday through Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on heavy‑duty vehicles.

Apply here with Ryder today. Spots are filling fast—click apply now to secure your spot.

Questions? Call or text “Orlando 3” to 904‑541‑9561 to speak with your recruiter today.

We have all the benefits other shops miss—without the wait.

• 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, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid time off starts accruing at day one with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) with company match
• High‑valued stock at 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000!
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000—ask your recruiter about it today!

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 a disability.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification, post‑secondary degree or technical certificates 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)
• Basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems) required
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• All other certifications required by location required
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Knowledge of and ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• 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
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computers when applicable
• Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations, which could include but are not limited to service island support
• SBT‑III trained within 180 days (SBT‑220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM online diagnostic scan‑tool software courses required by location fleet mix within 365 days

• 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!
• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)