Diesel Mechanic - Cedar Rapids - Ryder System

Description

Position Description
Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Hourly Pay:
 $33.00 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

Schedule:
Monday–Friday Weekends OFF

Hours:
Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
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We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles
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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
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
All other certification as required by location, required
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
All other certification as required by location, required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
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 including:
Performs standard vehicle maintenance
Performs preventive maintenance
Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision
Replaces defective components as instructed
Works unsupervised on most tasks
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).
Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.
Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support
SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)
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

3 weeks ago

(1/27/2026 2:07 PM)

Requisition ID

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province

IA

Location (Posting Location) : City


CEDAR RAPIDS
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code

52404
Category

Technicians/Service Employees5
Additional Locations (use this field to indicate if position can be domiciled in several areas)

US-IA-CORALVILLE | US-IA-WATERLOO
Employment Type

Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements

0-10%
Position Code

1000356
Min Pay

USD $32.00/Hr.
Max Pay

USD $32.00/Hr.