Diesel Mechanic Technician
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Automotive Technician, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Diesel Mechanic, Automotive Mechanic
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Rock Island, Illinois — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.
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- Hourly Pay:$27.00 per hour
- Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
- Quarterly Bonus:
Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter
- Four Times Per Year - Schedule:
Sunday
- Thursday - Hours:
Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles
- Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
- Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401 (k) company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
- Paid training that keeps you ahead
- 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.
Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran
Requirements- 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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
- 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
- This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
- 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
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.
- 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 perform 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
Location (Posting Location) :
State/Province IL
Location (Posting Location) :
City ROCK ISLAND
Location (Posting Location) :
Postal Code 61201
Additional Locations (use this field to indicate if position can be domiciled in several areas) US-IA-DAVENPORT
Employment Type
Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements 0-10%
Min Pay USD $27.00/Hr.
Max Pay USD $27.00/Hr.
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