Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Farmingdale, NY

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About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Farmingdale, New York. The role performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, and uses diagnostic tools and equipment to identify and address mechanical and electronic problems. The position offers paid training, weekly pay, state-of-the-art equipment, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $36.87 per hour. The role also offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700, and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. A tool box/tool allowance, tool and boot allowance, and issued PPE and uniforms are provided. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and obtaining a CDL within six months after hire.

Requirements

• Basic tools are required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
• 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.
• The position requires driving Ryder vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
• Two or more years of a combination of classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
• Identifies the root cause of basic failures or conditions and performs repairs as required.
• Replaces defective components as instructed.
• Performs facility maintenance duties.
• Interacts with customers and drivers to determine the nature of a complaint when assigned a task.
• Uses key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
• Works in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Tool box/tool allowance.
• Tool and boot allowance.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee through the employee referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED