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.

For More Info Call Misty or Text "Columbus" to .

• Hourly Pay: $24.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 every quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 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 (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off starts accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) company match
• 15% Employee Discount on high valued stock
• PPE, Uniforms, and Boot Allowance Provided
• Top Technician Recognition Programs: 12 Top Techs each year rewarded 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)
• Will be required to drive Ryder vehicles; must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Must pass a DOT physical
• Must pass a Ryder road test
• Must pass a Ryder Background and Motor Vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)

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.