Diesel Technician - 2nd Shift, Sign-On Bonus, Weekends Off

Ryder System, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical after 30 days

PTO from day 1

401(k) match

Sign-on bonus

Quarterly bonus

Tuition assistance up to $5,000

Uniforms and boot allowance

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Jackson, MI is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy‑duty vehicles on the second shift. The role offers weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

You will perform standard maintenance, diagnose problems with diagnostic tools, and ensure safety and DOT compliance. A CDL is preferred, with training to obtain it if needed.

Ryder provides a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonuses, tuition repayment, and a path for career growth.

Qualifications

• 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:
• 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

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

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Vehicle diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

Post secondary degree or technical certifications

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Jackson, MI is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy‑duty vehicles on the second shift. The role offers weekly pay, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

You will perform standard maintenance, diagnose problems with diagnostic tools, and ensure safety and DOT compliance. A CDL is preferred, with training to obtain it if needed.

Ryder provides a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on bonuses, tuition repayment, and a path for career growth.