Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Edison, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician in Edison, New Jersey. The role performs basic maintenance and minor repairs on vehicles and components, preventive maintenance with training and support, and facility maintenance duties. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for heavy-duty vehicle maintenance and paid training. The position pays $26.79 per hour, with a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification (up to $700) and a quarterly bonus of up to $500. Schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The position requires basic tools, the ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire, and successful completion of Ryder’s drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. A high school diploma or equivalent, transportation maintenance experience, and a Class A CDL are preferred. Ryder offers benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual beginning on day one; a 401(k) company match; paid training; and other listed programs and allowances.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Ability to understand and communicate effectively.
Ability to work shift work and weekends as required.
Ability to perform all entry-level tasks and demonstrate mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of and ability to apply knowledge of computers.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical.
Must pass a Ryder road test.
Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
One or more years of transportation maintenance experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
Some experience in transportation maintenance preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs basic vehicle maintenance.
Performs component identification and minor repairs.
Performs preventive maintenance with training and support.
Performs facility maintenance duties.
Performs all entry-level tasks.
Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, using a diagnostic computer when applicable.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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.
Unlimited referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.