Diesel Technician

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 28,929 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO your first year

Yearly merit pay increases

401(k) company match

PPE, uniforms, boot allowance

Paid training

Safety-first workplace

Top Tech Competition: $250–$50,000 per

Veterans extra paid day off

15% stock discount

Tech tuition repayment up to $5,000

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles,

travel, tech & more

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy-duty equipment. The role offers weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, providing a stable career path within a leading logistics provider.

The position features a second shift (11:30 pm – 8:00 am), a pay rate of $24.51 per hour, and opportunities for certification bonuses and quarterly incentives. CDL-A is preferred; a high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification preferred.
• Basic tools required for the job.
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnoses mechanical/electrical problems using diagnostic tools where applicable.
• Identifies root cause and performs repairs as needed.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the issue.
• Operates Shop Management System and documents activities.
• Ensures compliance with safety and DOT guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Diagnostics

Customer communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

CDL A preferred

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Bowling Green , Kentucky — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Salary and Bonuses

• Hourly Pay: $24.51 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: Monday – Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 11:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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

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 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

Driving Requirements

• 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 required
• Replaces 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.