Technician Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Columbus, Ohio.

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

• Hourly Pay: $24.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Ryder pays you up to $500 Every Quarter – Four Times Per Year
• Sign On Bonus:
  Ryder pays you $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday‑Saturday
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift Tuesday – Friday 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On‑the‑Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at Day One with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• High‑valued stock at 15 % employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 top techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

• 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 preventative maintenance, oil changes, brake and tire work
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• 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

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of a complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, such as service island support

Equal Opportunity Employer – 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 factors, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Location:

Columbus, OH