Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Youngstown, Ohio.

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• Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign On Bonus: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Apply here with Ryder today. Spots are filling fast—apply now to secure your spot.

Call or text “Youngstown” to 904‑869‑3205 to speak with a recruiter today.

• Annual Merit Pay Increases
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K (and more) starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid Time Off accrues at day one: 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• High-valued stock with a 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition: 12 top techs each year receive cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

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We want you to join our family of proud women and men in logistics who work alongside military reserve and veterans.

Refer anyone and get rewarded with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran.

• 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred), and must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• All other certifications as required by location (required)
• Must have at least 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check; a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Standard vehicle maintenance
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
  • Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
  • Replaces defective components as instructed
  • Works unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)
• SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days)

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, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.