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Technician Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Saginaw, MI, United States


Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Saginaw, MI— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

Salary & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $28.00 per hour

Certification Bonus: $100 per new ASE certification up to $700

Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter

Sign‑On Bonus: $2,000 at 30 days and $2,000 at 90 days

Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday

Hours: First Shift 6:00 am – 4:30 pm

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 for skill build‑up

Safety‑first workplace & 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 (subject to eligibility)

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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)

Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred

All other certifications required by location

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs & diagnostics on heavy‑and medium‑duty equipment

Knowledge of and ability to use computer skills (PC, Windows, mouse, etc.)

Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire

Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background check

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:

Standard and preventive maintenance

Diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable

Completing complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision

Replacing defective components as instructed

Working unsupervised on most tasks

Perform facility maintenance duties

Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints once assigned a task

Utilize key functions of the shop management system and electronic documentation

Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)

Act as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels

Access and use internal and external maintenance documents as needed

Other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support

SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220)

Complete two OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses within 365 days (predominant OEM of fleet mix)

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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