Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 31,652 - 45,080; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay: $27.85

Quarterly Bonus up to $500

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k) company match

PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

Paid training

15% company stock discount

Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Harvard, Illinois. The role involves performing vehicle maintenance and repairs, with a focus on automotive gas or diesel engines.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, vocational certification, and experience in mechanical repair. The position offers competitive benefits, including weekly pay, a certification bonus, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems.
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints.

Skills

Mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

Tools

Basic tools

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.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $27.85 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter — four times per year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• 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

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 (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• 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
• For this position, you must drive Ryder vehicles. To become an employee you must:
  • Obtain a CDL within six 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 three years
• 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 and 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 performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the 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, which could include but are not limited to Service Island support

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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.