Diesel Technician (Mid‑Level): Heavy‑Duty Repair & Growth

Ryder System; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Paid training

PPE and uniforms

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Ryder System in Harvard, Illinois is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles. The role offers weekly pay, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for career growth.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostic testing, and component repairs while ensuring safety and compliance. Training is provided and merit-based pay increases are available along with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service.

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

Basic tools

Mechanical repair aptitude

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

CDL CLASS A

Job description

Ryder System in Harvard, Illinois is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles. The role offers weekly pay, benefits after 30 days, and opportunities for career growth.

You will perform preventative maintenance, diagnostic testing, and component repairs while ensuring safety and compliance. Training is provided and merit-based pay increases are available along with a strong emphasis on teamwork and customer service.