Diesel Technician

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Williston, Vermont. This position offers stable employment, weekly pay, and a comprehensive benefits package.

• Hourly Pay: $35.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 in each quarter (4 per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  11:30 am–8:00 pm (mid‑shift)

• Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO the first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit‑pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance
• Paid training
• Safety‑first workplace & state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Top‑tech competition: earn $250–$50,000 per year
• U.S. veterans: extra paid day off
• 15% company‑stock discount
• Up to $5,000 tuition repayment for tech programs
• 12‑week paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• High‑school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical post‑secondary degree or certifications (preferred)
• Basic tool knowledge
• Demonstrated mechanical repair experience on automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine maintenance (oil changes, brakes, tires)
• Two (2) years of combined classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid commercial driver license (Class
  
  A) preferred

• Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Pass 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
• Conduct standard mechanical and electronic diagnostics using onboard computers
• Identify root causes of failures and perform necessary repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Maintain facility equipment and perform related duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine complaint nature and assign tasks
• Utilize shop‑management system and complete electronic documentation
• Comply with federal, provincial, and corporate safety, DOT, and MOT guidelines
• Perform additional support duties as required (e.g., service‑island support)

Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement. The company recognizes and respects expertise, welcoming military reservists and veterans. Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, or disability.