Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder•Rochester, NY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Rochester, New York. The technician performs maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty vehicles using diagnostic tools and equipment. The role is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday: Tuesday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pay is $30.50 per hour, with certification, quarterly, and sign-on bonuses available. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and offers paid training and opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification.
Basic tools required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
Experience with routine preventive maintenance, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, required.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Some positions may require additional screening, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical certification.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance.
Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Identify root causes of basic failures or conditions and perform repairs as required.
Replace defective components as instructed.
Perform facility maintenance duties.
Interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint after a task is assigned.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from Day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.