Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification Bonus up to $700

Sign-On Bonus up to $2500

401(k) company match

Paid training

15% company stock discount

Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Columbus, Ohio. The role offers competitive pay of $26.50 per hour along with various bonuses and excellent benefits including medical coverage and PTO. This position requires a high school diploma, technical certifications, and experience in mechanical repair. The technician will perform routine maintenance, diagnose vehicle issues, and ensure compliance with safety guidelines in a supportive and advanced work environment.

Qualifications

• Two years or more of combined classroom training and work experience preferred.
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) CLASS A preferred.
• Must obtain CDL within six months after hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Conduct preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems.

Skills

Mechanical repair aptitude

Diagnostic skills

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 Columbus, Ohio. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technician career you can feel good about.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $26.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus up to $700 ( $100 per new ASE certification obtained)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Hours: Second shift, 3:00 pm–11:30 pm
• Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO first year, starting day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• Safety‑first workplace & state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Competitive top‑tech earnings: $250–$50,000 per year
• U.S. military veterans – extra paid day off
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 tech tuition repayment
• Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and 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) required
• Two years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid commercial driver license (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Must obtain 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 last 3 years)

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Conduct preventive maintenance
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using 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 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

Additional Screening

• Positions may require employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or background requirements of the customer.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Ryder is a proud 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.