Senior Diesel Technician: Top Pay, Training & Benefits

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 46,838 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Certification bonus

Quarterly bonus

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) company match

PPE, uniforms, boot allowance

Maternity leave

Stock discount

Tuition reimbursement

Vacation/PTO

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Level Diesel Technician to perform maintenance and repair on diesel engines and heavy‑duty equipment. You will diagnose complex mechanical/electronic issues, complete preventive maintenance, and interact with drivers to determine the nature of the problem.

The role requires strong technical skills, relevant certifications where possible, and the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred).
• Vocational or technical certification; post‑secondary degree or technical certifications (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire and pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, road test and background checks

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance, diagnosing complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer, completing inspections and repairs with minimal supervision, replacing defective components, and working unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220) and 2 OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses within 365 days

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Heavy-duty equipment

CDL A (preferred)

Tool knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical certification

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Shop management system

PC basics

Job description

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Sacramento, CA is seeking a Senior Level Diesel Technician to perform maintenance and repair on diesel engines and heavy‑duty equipment. You will diagnose complex mechanical/electronic issues, complete preventive maintenance, and interact with drivers to determine the nature of the problem.

The role requires strong technical skills, relevant certifications where possible, and the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months.