Diesel Technician Mechanic
Listed on 2026-02-21
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Diesel Mechanic, Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Position Description
Immediately hiring a Permanent Part Time Master Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Hartford, Connecticut.
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- Hourly Pay: $40.00 per hour
- Sign on Bonus: $5,000
- Quarterly Bonus:
Up to $500 each quarter - Schedule:
Monday - Friday - Hours:
3:00 PM - 11:30 PM - Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
- On the Job Paid Training
- Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(G) etc. Start at 30 Days
- 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave
- 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!
We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.
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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 such as oil changes, brake and tire work; diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems; advanced skilled level repairs to include 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.
- 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 you to drive Ryder vehicles; to become a Ryder employee you must: 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.
- SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
220). - Complete all OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix within 365 days.
- Complete instructor‑led OEM courses as required to support location fleet mix.
- Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties including standard and preventive maintenance and complex repairs with minimal or no support.
- Demonstrate ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems with minimal support, utilizing diagnostic computers/software when applicable.
- Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to determine best solution to assist roadside breakdowns.
- Perform facility maintenance duties.
- Interact with customers/drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.
- Instruct and advise other technicians regarding maintenance repair procedures and diagnostics.
- Coach/mentor other level technicians.
- Advise shop management and…
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