Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Astoria, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Astoria, New York. The role performs maintenance and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. It includes paid training, issued personal protective equipment and uniforms, and a tool and boot allowance. The position offers $37.87 per hour, a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700), and a quarterly bonus of up to $500.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder describes opportunities for career development and advancement. The position requires driving Ryder vehicles and candidates must meet the stated licensing, testing, physical, and background-check conditions.

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.
• Routine preventive maintenance experience, including oil changes, brake work, and tire work, required.
• Two or more years of a combination of 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 employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Post-secondary degree or technical certifications.
• 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.
• Perform standard component inspections and repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, using diagnostic computers when applicable.
• Identify the root cause 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 when assigned a task.
• Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
• Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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