Diesel Technician Mechanic
Ryder System, Inc., Chattanooga, TN, United States
Position Description
Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Chattanooga, TN – offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Pay and Schedule
Hourly Pay: $25.50 per hour
Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter (four times per year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off
Hours: Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
Perform preventive maintenance
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
Replace defective components as instructed
Perform facility maintenance duties
Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned
Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)
Qualifications
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 or more years 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, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background and motor‑vehicle check
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401(k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training
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 tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (eligible per criteria)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 disability.
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Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Chattanooga, TN – offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Pay and Schedule
Hourly Pay: $25.50 per hour
Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter (four times per year)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off
Hours: Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
Perform preventive maintenance
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
Replace defective components as instructed
Perform facility maintenance duties
Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once a task is assigned
Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)
Qualifications
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 or more years 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, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background and motor‑vehicle check
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401(k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training
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 tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (eligible per criteria)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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 disability.
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