Diesel Technician

Position Overview

Position:
Senior Diesel Technician – Permanent Full Time.

Location:

Ryder, Stoneham, Massachusetts. This role involves maintaining and repairing heavy‑duty diesel vehicles for our truck fleet.

• Hourly Pay: $40.89 per hour
• Certification Bonus: up to $700 for new ASE certifications
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter
• Tool Box / Tool Allowance
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Annual merit pay increases
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision and 401(k) starting at 30 days
• Paid time off accrues from day one (80 hours per year)
• Paid maternity leave of 12 weeks
• Company‑match 401(k)
• Employee discount on Ryder stock 15%
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance
• Top Technician Recognition with cash prizes ranging from $250 to $50,000
• Tuition repayment up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• Basic mechanical tools
• Three (3) years or more relevant experience in automotive gas or diesel engine repair
• Minimum 2 years of mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License, Class A (required)
• Computer skills (PC, Windows, mouse)
• Ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months if not already licensed
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background check

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair tasks, including preventive maintenance, diagnostics, component replacement, and complex inspections with minimal supervision.
• Conduct facility maintenance duties.
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine complaint nature and assign tasks.
• Use shop management system and electronic documentation.
• Adhere to all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
• Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 technicians.
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
• Support operations as required, including Service Island support.
• Complete required training: SBTIII and OEM online diagnostic scan tool courses within specified time frames.

Ryder is proud to be 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, veteran status, or disability.

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