Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Position

Description:

Immediately hiring a permanent full-time experienced mid-level diesel technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Rainbow City, Alabama.

For more info call Erica or text "Rainbow City" .

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We have the benefits other shops dowithout the wait!

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work, etc.)
• 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 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

• 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 offers a 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
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

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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.

Responsibilities

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (12/22/2025 3:50 PM)

Location (Posting Location) :
State/Province : AL

Location (Posting Location) :
City : RAINBOW CITY

Location (Posting Location) :
Postal Code : 35906

Category :
Technicians/Service Employees4

Employment Type

:
Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements : 0-10%

Position Code : 1000120

Min Pay : USD $23.85/Hr.

Max Pay : USD $23.85/Hr.