Diesel Mechanic Second Shift

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Peoria, Illinois.

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• Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained (up to $700)
• Quarterly Bonus:
  Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign On Bonus: $1,500 at 30 days and $1,500 at 90 days
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 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 accrues at Day One: 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, boots allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition – 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) required
• Two (2) years or more of classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• 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, including but not limited to Service Island support

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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