Mechanic Diesel Reefer Technician
Listed on 2026-08-07
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Refrigeration Diesel Technician in Sterling, Virginia — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.
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- Hourly Pay: $42.00 per hour
- Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
- 608 Certification Required
- Reefer Experience
- Quarterly Bonus:
Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year - Sign On Bonus:
Ryder Pays You $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days - Schedule:
Monday–Friday Weekends OFF - Hours:
First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
As a Reefer Technician at Ryder, you'll diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair a full range of trucks and trailers while focusing on refrigeration systems like Thermo King and Carrier
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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.
- 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
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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. Share Ryder jobs with people you know-get paid for it. Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
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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
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to perform all T3 tasks
- Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
- Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
- Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
- Must have minimum tool requirement
- Must road test vehicles as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
- 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.
Responsibilities
- SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
220) - Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software…
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