Mechanic Diesel Technician

Position Overview

Senior Level Diesel Technician – Hartford, Connecticut.

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut – a stable company offering weekly pay and excellent benefits.

• Hourly Pay: $35.75 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 per new ASE certification (up to $700)
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days

• Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Second Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO in first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• 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 eligibility)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, and more
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree (preferred)
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive 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)
• All other certifications required by location (required)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy‑duty and medium‑duty equipment
• Knowledge of PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background & motor‑vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties, including standard and preventive maintenance
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Complete detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of the Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines (e.g., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as a mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Provide other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support)
• SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT
  220)
• Complete 2 of the OEM Online diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix within 365 days

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a 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.