Diesel Mechanic

Ryder • Town of Hempstead, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Inwood, New York, to perform maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles. The role offers an hourly wage of $37.87, weekly pay, a certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700), and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday with rotating Sundays, on the second shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Ryder provides paid training, PPE and uniforms, a tool and boot allowance, and state-of-the-art diagnostics, tools, and equipment. The company describes opportunities for career development and advancement and offers employee referral bonuses for qualifying hires.

Requirements

• Basic tools are 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.
• 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 preferred.
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and 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 applicable federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
• Perform other support duties as required 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, four times per year
• Paid training
• PPE and uniforms issued
• Tool and boot allowance
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee

What This Job Offers

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