Diesel Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a permanent full‑time mid‑level diesel technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Princeton, Indiana.

Call Chelsey or text “Princeton T2” to 904‑932‑0143.

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We want the right maintenance repair mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on heavy‑duty vehicles.

• Hourly pay: $24.00 per hour
• Certification bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday through Saturday, first shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

• Annual merit pay increases
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and other benefits starting at 30 days
• Paid maternity leave: 12 weeks (eligible employees only)
• Paid time off: 80 hours per year, accruing from day one
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• Employee stock discount: 15%
• PPE, uniforms and boot allowance provided
• Top technician recognition program: cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

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We want you to join our family of proud women and men in logistics, working alongside military reservists and veterans.

Refer anyone and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each Ryder‑hired diesel mechanic, service employee, driver, warehouse associate, and more.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical post‑secondary degree or 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 & tire work)
• Two or more years of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) Class A preferred
• This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee:
• 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.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• 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 nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required, e.g., Service Island support

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 a disability.

Apply today with Ryder.