Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder is hiring a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Harvard, Illinois. The position offers hourly pay of $27.85, scheduled Monday to Friday on the second shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm), weekly pay, comprehensive benefits, and a stable career path in the heavy‑duty vehicle maintenance industry.

• Certification bonus of up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500 per quarter
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• 80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1
• 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
• Tech competition with earnings of $250–$50,000 per year
• Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, 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 preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work, etc.)
• Two years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, a DOT physical, a Ryder road test, and a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard maintenance, component inspections, and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers as applicable
• Identify root causes of failures or conditions and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT) and other support duties as required

Ryder is 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.