310T Diesel Mechanic

About the role

For almost 100 years, Ryder has provided customers around the world with integrated transportation, logistics, and supply chain management solutions that enhance the way they do business. Building and maintaining a fleet takes time, resources, and expertise few companies can spare. At Ryder, we have a long history of investing in our employees and providing a collaborative team-based culture that encourages growth across all levels and positions.

We are a Fortune 500 company with 800+ locations and over 40,000 employees across the US and Canada. Employee satisfaction is part of our culture.

• Type: Full time/Permanent
• Wage: $41/per hour + $1.50 shift premium for afternoons
• Shifts: Swing shift - 2 weeks of mornings and 1 week of afternoons
• Location: London, ON

The Technician IV performs major and technically difficult diagnostics, repairs, and overhauls/rebuilds in a timely manner, ensuring quality, time standards, customer expectations, cost guidelines and reliability goals are met. The T4 works on assignments requiring considerable judgment and mentors other Ryder technicians on a regular basis. The Technician IV provides the highest level of experience and expertise in vehicle diagnostics and repair. The position also plays a key role in the leadership, development and training of other grade technicians. The T4 may specialize in areas such as refrigeration, electronics, exhaust systems, etc., and should possess a combination of extensive vehicle transportation experience, ASE certifications, and/or multiple Ryder Qualifications.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Travel: Safety Sensitive; Non-Regulated Tech; DOT Regulated: Regulated Tech

Job Category: Technicians

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.

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Compensation information: Pay type: Hourly. Minimum pay range: 41. Maximum pay range: 41.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including:
  • Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
  • Performs preventive maintenance.
  • Performs complex repairs with minimal (if any) support.
  • Demonstrates 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 with RCRC and customers to determine the best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly determine the nature of a complaint once assigned a task.
• Instructs and advises other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.
• Coaches/mentors other level technicians.
• Advises shop management and other technicians on shop repairs.
• Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Utilizes key functions of the 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.
• Additional responsibilities and areas:
  • Preventive maintenance: PM trained and qualified within 90 days (PM230 & PM298).
  • Tire and wheel maintenance: Tire & Wheel safety trained within 90 days (TW208).
  • Brakes - hydraulic.
  • A/C and heater.
  • Brakes-air.
  • Cargo handling/transper, liftgates.
  • Charging systems (electrical).
  • Cranking system (electrical).
  • Lighting system and electrical accessories.
  • Clutch.
  • Cooling systems.
  • Drive axles.
  • Drive line.
  • Diesel/gas engines—all engines.
  • Fuel systems.
  • Steering and non-driven axles and alignment.
  • Suspension-chassis and cab.
  • Vehicle coupling system (pm).

Requirements

• Strong mechanical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate proficiency with advanced diagnostics, overhaul and repair of all vehicle components and systems.
• Perform all entry level tasks and road test vehicles as necessary.
• Ability to read and/or listen to and understand information and ideas communicated.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly thorough and dependable; available for on-call duty and work shift work/weekend.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices.
• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.; advanced required.
• H.S. diploma/GED preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred; Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications.
• 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.

Authorization to Work in Canada: All applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

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. All screening is conducted in accordance with applicable privacy and human rights legislation and is limited to information directly related to the requirements of the position.

Security notice for applicants: Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from a [@ryder.com] email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through its careers website. For questions about the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, contact Ryder at careers@ryder.com.

Benefits

• 10 days of Paid Time Off upon hire.
• Excellent benefits package after 30 days (Medical, Dental & Vision).
• Retirement Benefits including Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (DPSP).
• Employee discount of 15% on Ryder stock.
• A safe, friendly and respectful work environment.
• Recognized by Forbes as one of Canada's Best Employers in 2025.