Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Des Moines, Iowa.

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• Hourly Pay: $37.65 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 each quarter (four times per year)
• Sign On Bonus: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Benefits include:

• Annual Merit Pay Increases
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K – starts at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave
• Paid Time Off accrues at Day One; 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K with company match
• 15% employee stock discount
• PPE, uniforms, boot allowance provided
• Top Technician Recognition Program – cash prizes up to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment up to $5,000

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Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability status and other protected characteristics.

• 18 years of age or older
• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• Basic tool requirement
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet Ryder’s driving qualifications
• Must meet minimum Tech II up to Tech IV qualifications plus a minimum of 6 months supervisory or training experience
• Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays and on‑call rotations
• Proficiency in SMO, SBT, payroll system, warranty recovery and employee handbook
• Understanding of unit utilization procedures
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, background and motor‑vehicle checks

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months in their current position and possess a record of good performance, attendance, safety and teamwork.

• Assist and train technicians, provide customer service, give feedback to the service manager on employee performance
• Oversee parts distribution & inventory, shop reporting, warranty recovery, unit tracking, payroll administration and other duties assigned by the supervisor/manager