Diesel Mechanic

Entry Level Diesel Technician – Zanesville, Ohio

Ryder is hiring an Entry Level Diesel Technician in Zanesville, Ohio—providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

• Hourly Pay: $24.00 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: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

• Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO your 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

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, among other characteristics, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic tools, required
• One (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A, preferred

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively, work shift/weekend as required, perform all entry‑level tasks, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computers
• Some experience in transportation maintenance 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 basic vehicle maintenance
• Performs component identification and minor repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance with training and support
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Perform all entry‑level tasks
• Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned