Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Town of Oyster Bay, NY

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Farmingdale, New York. The role performs maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles, including routine and preventive maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, and component repairs. Technicians use state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools and electronic documentation systems. The position offers weekly pay, paid training, issued PPE and uniforms, and tool and boot allowances. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekends off.

Requirements

• Basic tools are required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventative 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, and 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.
• Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
• Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience preferred.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A 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 a diagnostic computer 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 and DOT/MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties required for operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Tool box/tool allowance.
• 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.
• Clear path for career development and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed