Technician Diesel
Ryder System · Kalamazoo, MI
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Technician Diesel
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About the job
Ryder is a leading logistics company hiring mid-level Diesel Technicians to repair heavy-duty vehicles. We offer weekly pay, benefits like insurance, PTO, 401k, training, and bonuses. Join a diverse team committed to safety and skill development.
Requirements
- Basic automotive repair skills
- Routine maintenance experience
- Tools required
- Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months
- Valid driver's license
Qualifications
- High school diploma preferred
- Technical certifications preferred
- Class A CDL preferred
- Two years experience in diesel repair
- Able to pass drug and background checks
Full job description
Position Description
Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technicianin Kalamazoo, MI — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
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- Hourly Pay: $26.50 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
- Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2000 at 30 days and $2000 at 90 days
- Schedule: Monday through Friday
- Hours: Second Shift3:00 pm - 11:30 pm
We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
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Questions? Call “Michelle” or text “Kalamazoo” to904-322-8324to speak with your recruiter today.
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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.
- 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
- Build your skills - paid training
- 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
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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday
Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!
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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
Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
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.
Posted Date 4 weeks ago (7/13/2026 11:59 AM)
Requisition ID 2026-205831
Location (Posting Location) : State/Province MI
Location (Posting Location) : City Kalamazoo
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 49001
Category Technicians/Service Employees4
Employment Type Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements 0-10%
Position Code 1000120
Min Pay USD $26.50/Hr.
Max Pay USD $26.50/Hr.