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Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions, Sacramento, CA, United States


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

Pay & Benefits

Hourly Pay: $39.24 per hour

Sign On Bonus: $1,500

Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday

Hours: First Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm

Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700

Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)

CDL A or B required

608 and 609 required

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision after 90 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 & 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 criteria)

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Vocational or technical certification, a 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 as required by location, required

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A, preferred

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

Knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Job Duties

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:

Standard and preventive maintenance

Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer when applicable

Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision

Replaces defective components as instructed

Works unsupervised on most tasks

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 (safety, DOT, MOT)

Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels

Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents

Other support duties as required, such as Service Island support

SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220)

Completes 2 of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses required by location fleet mix within 365 days

Additional Requirements

Must obtain 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

Important Note
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.

Equal Employment Opportunity
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, status as a qualified individual with disability, or other protected characteristics.

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