Diesel Mechanic
Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Akron, OH, United States
Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Akron, Ohio. Weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Compensation & Incentives
Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour
Certification Bonus: up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
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: Second shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
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 to build skills
Safety‑first workplace and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
Top tech competition: earnings up to $50,000 per year
Veteran benefits: extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in on‑the‑job tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
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 mechanical 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) and basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems) required
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
All other certifications required by location required
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
Additional requirements:
Minimum two (2) years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
Standard vehicle maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Diagnostics of complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer when applicable
Complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
Replace defective components as instructed
Work unsupervised on most tasks
Perform facility maintenance duties
Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint
Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
Work in accordance with all federal/provincial/corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
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 within 365 days
Equal Opportunity Employer
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 Akron, Ohio. Weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
Compensation & Incentives
Hourly Pay: $29.50 per hour
Certification Bonus: up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
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: Second shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
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 to build skills
Safety‑first workplace and state‑of‑the‑art equipment
Top tech competition: earnings up to $50,000 per year
Veteran benefits: extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in on‑the‑job tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
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 mechanical 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) and basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems) required
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
All other certifications required by location required
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
Additional requirements:
Minimum two (2) years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
Must obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
Responsibilities
Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
Standard vehicle maintenance
Preventive maintenance
Diagnostics of complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer when applicable
Complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
Replace defective components as instructed
Work unsupervised on most tasks
Perform facility maintenance duties
Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint
Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
Work in accordance with all federal/provincial/corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
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 within 365 days
Equal Opportunity Employer
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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