Diesel Technician

Overview

Position:
Senior Level Diesel Technician (Permanent Full Time) to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Wilmington, North Carolina.

For more information, call Daniel or text "Wilmington" to .

We have a variety of benefits and incentives for eligible employees.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties on heavy- and medium-duty diesel vehicles.
• Conduct standard maintenance and preventive maintenance; diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electrical issues using diagnostic tools.
• Complete thorough mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision.
• Replace defective components as instructed and work unsupervised on most tasks.
• Provide facility maintenance support as needed and interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of the issue.
• Utilize shop management systems and electronic documentation; comply with safety, DOT, MOT and other regulatory guidelines.
• Mentor Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels and access internal/external maintenance documents.
• Support additional duties to assist operations (e.g., Service Island support).
• Achieve SBTIII training within 180 days and complete OEM online diagnostic software courses as required by location.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational/technical certification preferred.
• Basic tools required; demonstrated aptitude in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines; routine preventive maintenance including oil changes, brake and tire work; basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems).
• Three or more years of relevant work experience preferred; CDL Class A preferred; all location-required certifications as applicable.
• Additional requirements include: must have at least 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy- and medium-duty equipment; knowledge of computer skills (PC, Windows).
• Position requires the ability to drive Ryder vehicles, obtain CDL within 6 months after hire, pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/motor vehicle checks for the last 3 years.

• Hourly pay: $32.00 per hour; quarterly bonus up to $500; sign-on bonuses of $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days; certification bonus up to $700.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; weekends off; second shift 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm.
• Annual merit pay increases; on-the-job paid training; medical/dental/vision and 401(k) with company match; 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees; PTO starts accruing at day one (80 hours/year); additional time off for U.S. military veterans; employee discounts; PPE, uniforms and boot allowance provided.
• Ryder Top Technician recognition, tuition repayment program up to $5,000; opportunities for growth and internal development.

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, veteran status, disability, or other protected status.

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements.

Posted Date: 2 days ago (1/13/2026 1:10 PM)
• Requisition :
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Location:

NC / Wilmington, 28401
• Category:
Technicians/Service Employees5
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Employment Type:

Regular-Full time
• Travel: 0-10%
• Position Code: 1000356
• Min Pay/Max Pay: USD 32.00/Hr