Heavy-Duty Diesel Technician — Second Shift, Sign-On

Ryder System, Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

PPE, uniforms, boot allowance

Paid training

Merit pay increases

Stock discount

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Kalamazoo, MI to work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role offers weekly pay, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.

Expect a 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) with Monday–Friday schedule, paid training, and opportunities for merit-based increases. CDL A preferred with the ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Basic tools, required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including:**
• Routine preventative maintenance, including oil changes, brake and tire work

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer
• Identifies root cause of failures and performs repairs
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Follows safety, DOT, MOT guidelines
• Performs other support duties as needed

Skills

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Basic tools

CDL A

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Kalamazoo, MI to work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role offers weekly pay, a $4,000 sign-on bonus, and a range of benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.

Expect a 2nd shift (3:00 pm – 11:30 pm) with Monday–Friday schedule, paid training, and opportunities for merit-based increases. CDL A preferred with the ability to obtain CDL within 6 months.