Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Youngstown, Ohio offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

• Hourly Pay: $27.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
• Quarterly bonus up to $500
• Sign‑on bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Second shift 12:30 pm – 9:00 pm;
  Monday‑Friday weekdays; weekends off
• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training and tech tuition repayment up to $5,000
• 12‑week paid maternity leave subject to eligibility
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
• 15% company stock discount
• Military veterans receive an extra paid day off
• Top Tech Competition: earn $250 – $50,000 per year

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• More than two years of classroom training and/or related work experience
• Valid commercial driver license (Class A preferred)
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background check including last 3 years of employment drug/alcohol verification

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work, etc.)
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures and perform required repairs
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers and drivers to determine nature of complaints
• Utilize shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including service island support

Ryder is a proud 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.