Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO your first year

401(k) company match

PPE, uniforms, boot allowance

Paid training

Safety-first workplace

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Battle Creek, MI. The role offers a weekly pay cycle, comprehensive benefits, and a clear technician career path.

Compensation starts at $26.00 per hour with opportunities for certifications and quarterly bonuses. Schedule is Monday–Friday, second shift from 9:30 am to 6:00 pm. The position includes safety training and paid time off, with growth potential and tuition support programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred.
• Basic tools required.
• Two+ years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience preferred.
• CDL Class A preferred with ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties on heavy duty vehicles.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance tasks.
• Inspects and repairs standard components.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools when applicable.
• Identifies root causes and performs repairs as required.
• Replaces defective components as instructed.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the issue and required tasks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Battle Creek, MI — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Battle Creek, MI — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

Hear It From a Ryder Technician Employee Here

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Pay and Schedule

• Hourly Pay:$26.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 9:30 am – 6:00 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

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
• Build your skills - paid training
• 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
• Must be able to 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 and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly 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 (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.