Diesel Technician
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Kansas City, MO, United States
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in St Joseph, Missouri— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Pay & Bonuses
Hourly Pay: $29.50 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: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off
Hours: First shift 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
80 hours PTO in the first year, starting day 1
Yearly merit‑pay increases
401(k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training to build your skills
Safety‑first workplace and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
Top‑tech competition: earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans: extra paid day off
15 % company‑stock discount
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
Basic tools required
Experience repairing automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
All other certifications required by location (required)
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
Must have at least 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder drug test
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Pass Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers, completing detailed inspections and repairs with minimal supervision, replacing defective components, and working unsupervised on most tasks.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned.
Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
Act as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support).
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan‑tool software courses as required (predominant OEM fleet completed within 365 days).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in St Joseph, Missouri— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Pay & Bonuses
Hourly Pay: $29.50 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: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off
Hours: First shift 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
80 hours PTO in the first year, starting day 1
Yearly merit‑pay increases
401(k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training to build your skills
Safety‑first workplace and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
Top‑tech competition: earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans: extra paid day off
15 % company‑stock discount
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
Basic tools required
Experience repairing automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
Routine preventative maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work)
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience (preferred)
All other certifications required by location (required)
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
Must have at least 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑ and medium‑duty equipment
Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder drug test
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Pass Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance, diagnosing and repairing complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers, completing detailed inspections and repairs with minimal supervision, replacing defective components, and working unsupervised on most tasks.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned.
Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT).
Act as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support).
Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220).
Complete two of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan‑tool software courses as required (predominant OEM fleet completed within 365 days).
Equal Employment Opportunity 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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