Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Tampa, Florida.

• $27.50 per hour
• Certification bonus up to $700 for each new ASE certification
• Quarterly bonus up to $500
• Schedule:
  
  Monday – Friday, Second Shift 3 PM – 11 30 PM

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• 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 eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, etc.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification; post‑secondary degree or other technical certifications preferred
• Basic tools required
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake and tire work
• Two (2) years or more of combined classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain a 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 (drug and alcohol verification from last 3 years)

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard maintenance and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance and component inspections
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers as applicable
• Identify root causes of failures and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Maintain facility equipment and perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints and provide solutions
• Use shop management system and electronic documentation
• Comply with all federal, provincial, and corporate safety, DOT, MOT, and other compliance guidelines
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including service island support

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, protected veteran status, or disability status.