Diesel Technician Mechanic

Position Overview

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Orlando, FL. Hourly pay is $26.50 with weekly pay, an ASE certification bonus up to $700, quarterly bonuses up to $500, and a $1,250 sign‑on bonus at 30 and 90 days. The schedule is Monday–Friday, second shift 3:00 pm–11:30 pm.

• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training to build your skills
• Safety‑first workplace & state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Top tech competition: earn $250–$50,000 per year
• U.S. military veterans extra paid day off
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• 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, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify 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 complaints 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 (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to service island support

• 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 License (CDL) Class A, preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within six 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 three years

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.