Diesel Technician

Ryder System, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Certification bonus

Quarterly bonus

Paid training

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) company match

Boot allowance & PPE

Tuition reimbursement

Maternity leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves vehicle maintenance, preventive maintenance, inspections, and diagnostics on diesel engines, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Qualified candidates typically hold a high school diploma or technical certification, with 2+ years of related experience and a CDL- A preferred. Training and benefits are provided, with shifts on the second shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Routine preventative maintenance and basic diagnostic skills.
• Ability to operate diagnostic equipment as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and inspections.
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems and repairs as required.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the issue.
• Ensures compliance with safety, DOT, MOT guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical repair aptitude

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical certification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Position Description

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

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Benefits

• 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: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 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
• 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

Location

• VA
• CHESAPEAKE
• 23320

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Position Code

1000120

Salary

• USD $27.00/Hr.

EEO

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
• 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

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.