Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Master Level Diesel Technician in Pasco, Washington — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $38.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  First shift Monday‑Thursday 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.;
  Friday 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in first year, starting day one
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• 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 tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology and more

• 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
• Advanced skilled repairs, such as major engine repairs, diesel after‑treatment or fuel injection (required)
• Four (4) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• All other certifications required by location (required)

• Ability to perform all T3 tasks
• Advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
• Effective interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Availability for shift work, weekends, and on‑call duty as required
• Prefer ASE certification in PM, brakes, A/C, electrical, electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
• Proficient operation of shop computers and diagnostic test equipment
• Minimum tool requirement
• Vehicle road test as necessary
• Ability to coach/mentor/influence others

• Must be able to obtain 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 and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• SBT III trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete all OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (completed within 365 days)
• Complete instructor‑led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix
• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
• Standard vehicle maintenance
• Preventive maintenance
• Complex repairs with minimal (if any) support
• Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal or no support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable
• Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics
• Coach and mentor other technicians
• Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs
• 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)
• Other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to 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 a disability.