Diesel Mechanic

Ryder System, Inc.; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO from day 1

401(k) company match

Tuition assistance

Paid training

Uniform/boot allowance

State-of-the-art equipment

Discounts

Job summary

Ryder in Dracut, Massachusetts is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on heavy‑duty vehicles. You will work on second shift with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.

We offer weekly pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO from day one, 401(k) with company match, uniform and boot allowance, tuition assistance, and paid training to keep you ahead in a state‑of‑the‑art shop.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification preferred.
• Routine preventative maintenance and basic automotive repair experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties on heavy-duty vehicles.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of the issue and communicate repairs.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Customer interaction

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical certification

CDL Class A (preferred)

Tools

Shop Management System

Electronic diagnostic equipment

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring aMid-LevelDiesel Technician in Dracut, Massachusetts — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Position Description

Ryder is hiring aMid-LevelDiesel Technician in Dracut, Massachusetts — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

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• Hourly Pay:$31.58 per hour
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
• Tool Box/Tool Allowance
• Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday
• Hours: Second ShiftTuesday-Thursday 3:00pm - 11:30pm, Friday 1:00pm - 9:30pm, Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1. Up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401 (k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• 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 requiredReplaces 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.