Diesel Mechanic Technician - Baton Rouge - Ryder System

Description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Baton Rouge, LA— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

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Hourly Pay:
 $30.80 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 $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days


Schedule:
Monday – Friday


Hours:
First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1

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

Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems

Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required

Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred

All other certification as required by location, required


ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform all T3 tasks

Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance

Effective interpersonal communication skills

Must have basic computer skills:
PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds

Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required

Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic

Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently

Must have minimum tool requirement

Must road test vehicles as necessary

Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others

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

SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)

Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix. (completed within 365days)

Complete Instructor led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.

Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties including:
Performs standard vehicle maintenance

Performs preventive maintenance

Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.

Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents

Diagnoses and repairs complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal (if any) support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.

Performs remote triage to with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.

Performs facility maintenance duties

Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.

Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics

Coaches/Mentors other level technicians

Advise shop management and other technicians on shop repairs

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)

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

19 hours ago

(3/3/2026 12:00 PM)

Requisition ID

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province

LA

Location (Posting Location) : City


BATON ROUGE
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code

70816

Category

Technicians/Service Employees6

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Position Code

1000068

Min Pay

USD $30.80/Hr.

Max Pay

USD $30.80/Hr.