Diesel Technician

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Permanent full‑time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our truck fleet at Ryder in Buford, Georgia.

For more info:
Call Michelle or Text “Buford” to 313‑721‑0692.

• Hourly Pay: $30.50 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: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift – Monday 12:30 pm‑9:00 pm, Tuesday–Friday 2:30 pm‑11:00 pm

• Annual Merit Pay increases every year
• On‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) – start at 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility required)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at day one – 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) match
• 15% employee discount on Ryder stock
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition: 12 top techs each year with cash prizes $250–$50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment up to $5,000

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification (preferred)
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems (required)
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
• Valid CDL Class A (preferred; required by some locations)
• All other certification as required by location (required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment (required)
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. (required)
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire (required)
• Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, background and motor‑vehicle check (required)

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Complete complex mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Comply with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (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 on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (completed within 365 days)

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, disability, or any other protected class.

Posted Date
: 6 days ago •
Requisition : 2026‑193582 •
Location
:
Buford, GA 30519