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Diesel Mechanic

Job in Hickory, Catawba County, North Carolina, 28601, USA
Listing for: Ryder System, Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26 USD Hourly USD 26.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Hickory, North Carolina.

Benefits
  • Hourly Pay: $26.00 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 through Friday;
    Shift: Second Shift 2:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Annual Merit Pay Increases every year
  • On the Job Paid Training
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K (start at 30 days)
  • 12 weeks of Paid Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility required)
  • 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, and Boot Allowance Provided
  • Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs awards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000
  • Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000
Requirements
  • 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 classroom training and work experience in required experience (preferred)
  • Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
  • Must be able to 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
  • Responsibilities
    • 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 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 (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
    • Performs other support duties as required to support operations (service island support)
    EEO Statement

    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 things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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