Diesel Technician Mechanic

Diesel Technician Mechanic at Ryder System summary:

Ryder is hiring a full-time mid-level Diesel Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on heavy-duty trucks at their Opelika, AL facility. The role requires routine preventive maintenance, component inspections, use of diagnostic systems, and occasional facility support, with preference for candidates having vocational training, basic tools, and CDL (or ability to obtain CDL within 6 months). Compensation includes $24.45/hr, certification and quarterly bonuses, sign-on pay, benefits starting at 30 days, and other company programs and allowances.

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Opelika, Alabama

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

• Hourly Pay: $24.45 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 $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: First Shift 7:30 am – 4:00 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 or Text "Opelika T2" to 904-541-9562 to speak with your recruiter today!

We have all the benefits other shops do without the wait!

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000! Ask your recruiter about it today!

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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 14 minutes ago (2/4/2026 10:39 AM)

Requisition ID 2026-195205

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province AL

Location (Posting Location) : City OPELIKA

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 36801

Category Technicians/Service Employees4

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000120

Min Pay USD $24.45/Hr.

Max Pay USD $24.45/Hr.

Keywords:

diesel technician, heavy-duty truck mechanic, preventive maintenance, ASE certification, CDL required, truck diagnostics, fleet maintenance, Ryder careers, diesel repair, preventative maintenance technician