Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Springfield, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Springfield, Massachusetts, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role works Monday through Friday on the second shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, paid training, safety-focused working conditions, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The position pays $31.25 per hour and offers certification, quarterly, sign-on, and other bonus opportunities.

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 area preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 check and road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.
Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles.

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 area.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs.
Perform preventive maintenance, including routine maintenance as assigned.
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 complaints when assigned a task.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties needed for operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, 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.
Top Tech Competition earning opportunity 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.