Diesel Technician

Ryder System

Kalamazoo, MIPart time
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Pay
$27
an hour
Location
Kalamazoo, MI
Job type
Part time
Posted
Oct 16
3 days ago
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About the company

Ryder System

Logistics and supply chain · 10,001+ employees

At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.

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What you'll do

  • Maintains, inspects, diagnoses, and repairs vehicles and components, including preventive maintenance.
  • Interacts with customers and drivers to determine complaints and uses shop management and electronic documentation systems.

What you need

  • High school diploma or equivalent and vocational or technical certification are preferred; basic tools are required.
  • Mechanical repair aptitude and experience are required; two or more years, a CDL, and technical certifications are preferred.
  • Education: a high school diploma or a professional certificate

Key skills

mechanical repairoil changesbrake and tire workBasic toolsdiagnostic computerCommercial Driver License

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Perks

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401 (k) company match
  • paid training
  • boot allowance
  • company stock discount

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Diesel Technician Posted Date 2 days ago (10/16/2026 11:50 AM) Requisition ID 2026-213407 Location (Posting Location) : State/Province MI Location (Posting Location) : City Kalamazoo Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 49001 Category Technicians/Service Employees4 Employment Type Regular-Part time Travel Requirements 0-10% Position Code 1000120 Min Pay USD $27.00/Hr. Max Pay USD $27.00/Hr. Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Kalamazoo, MI — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here: https://RyderCareers.Video/JessicaT2 Hourly Pay: $27.00 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 $4000 Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $2000 at 30 days and $2000 at 90 days Schedule: Monday through Friday Hours: Second Shift 4:00 pm - 10:30 pm We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot. Questions? Call “Michelle” or text “Kalamazoo” to 904-322-8324 to speak with your recruiter today. Apply Here with Ryder Today Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot. 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 Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians 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! EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran Our Culture & Commitment: At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together. 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. Apply/Share Apply Now! Apply Share Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Connect With Us! Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration. Application FAQs Software Powered by ICIMS www.icims.com

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