Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Hartford, Connecticut.

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• Hourly Pay: $36.25 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year).
• Sign On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days.
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF.
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm.

• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• On the Job Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) etc. Start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing on Day One with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401(k) offers a company match
• 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
• Technical Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000 – ask your recruiter about it today!

Apply today with Ryder. Questions? Call Kim or text "Hartford T3" at 904‑618‑3474 to speak with your recruiter.

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• 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 – 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)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Additional requirements:
  
  minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment
• Knowledge and ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

• You must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT medical 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

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.

• 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 and 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.
• Demonstrates 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 (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix, predominantly OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days.

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, or status as a qualified individual with disability.