Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description
 
Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.
 
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Hourly Pay: $36.00 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

Schedule:

Monday–Friday Weekends OFF

Hours:

Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles
 
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Questions? Call Dominique or text “South Plainfield T3” to  to speak with your recruiter today.
 
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
 
Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required
 
Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred
 
All other certification as required by location, required
 
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
 
All other certification as required by location, required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment
 
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
 
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

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 & 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.
 
Demonstrate the…