Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•Perth Amboy, NJ

176d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an experienced mid-level Diesel Technician to maintain and repair heavy-duty vehicles in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The role performs vehicle and component inspections, preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, and related facility and operations support. It requires use of basic tools and electronic documentation and may involve interacting with customers and drivers to understand reported issues. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on the first shift listed as 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Compensation is $33.50 per hour, with certification bonuses of $100 per new ASE certification (up to $700) and quarterly bonuses of up to $500. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment and paid training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, post-secondary degree, or technical certifications preferred.
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.
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

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.
Perform standard 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 federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety and DOT/MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
80 hours of PTO in the first year, starting Day 1.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
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 eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Unlimited referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each Ryder hire.