Diesel Mechanic

Impact Fulfillment Services; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 65,023,000 - 88,993,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Certification bonus

Quarterly bonus

PPE & boot allowance

Top Tech competition bonus

Stock discount

Tuition repayment

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Rock Island, Illinois, offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career you can feel good about. The role focuses on heavy‑duty vehicle repair, preventive maintenance, and diagnostics with a clear path for advancement.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, technical certification, and potential CDL‑A; basic tools and diagnostic aptitude are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification preferred.
• Basic tools are required.
• Demonstrated aptitude in mechanical repair of heavy-duty engines.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and related tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections.
• Performs preventive maintenance, including oil changes and tire work.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic equipment.
• Identifies root causes and completes required repairs.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the issue.
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
• Complies with safety, DOT, MOT, and other guidelines.
• Performs other support duties as needed.

Skills

Mechanical repair experience

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostic skills

Customer interaction

Aptitude with diagnostic computers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical certification

CDL A license preferred

Tools

Basic tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technicianin Rock Island, Illinois — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

• Hourly Pay:$27.00 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: Sunday - Thursday
• Hours: Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

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

• 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
• 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

At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.

Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

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
• 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
• 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.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran