Diesel Mechanic

Ryder System, Inc.; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k) company match

Paid training

15% company stock discount

Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Harvard, Illinois. The position offers a competitive pay of $27.85 per hour along with excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid training, and a structured career path.

The ideal candidate should have apt mechanical skills, with two years of experience, a high school diploma, and must pass a drug test. The role involves vehicle maintenance and customer interaction, ensuring a safe and effective workplace.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Two years or more of combination of classroom training and work experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred, must obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools.
• Interact with customers to determine nature of complaints.

Skills

Mechanical repair of automotive engines

Preventative maintenance

Customer interaction

Basic tools proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical certification

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Harvard, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

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

Key Compensation and Schedule

• Hourly Pay: $27.85 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter – four times per year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday
• 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 your 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
• 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 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)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, a DOT physical, a Ryder road test, and a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support

EEO Statement

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.