Diesel Technician

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Topeka, KS. The role offers stable employment with weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Hourly Pay: $28.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus up to $700
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  First Shift 8:00 am – 4:00 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 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

• 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)
• 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

• 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 (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)

• 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 performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the 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 (e.g., Service Island support)

Ryder is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer and 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.