Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Bridgeport, CT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Bridgeport, Connecticut, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role provides weekly pay, access to state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools, and opportunities for career development and advancement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the second shift from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. The position requires basic tools and mechanical repair aptitude or experience with automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work. A CDL is preferred, and the employee must be able to obtain one within six months of hire. Hiring requirements include passing a drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks.

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, including routine preventive maintenance such as oil changes, brake work, and tire work.
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.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary degree or technical certifications preferred.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.
Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.

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 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 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 required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting Day 1, 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.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
Tool allowance.
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 specific 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.