Diesel Mechanic

Ryder•North Haven, CT

63d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in North Haven, Connecticut. This role performs maintenance and repair on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, using diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, four 10-hour days, with a third-shift schedule of 6:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Pay is $29.45 per hour. Compensation opportunities include certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, sign-on bonuses, and participation in the Top Tech Competition. Ryder provides benefits and career development opportunities, including medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days; PTO accrual starting on day one; paid training; and a clear path for career development and advancement. The role requires basic tools and mechanical repair aptitude or experience. A CDL is preferred, and employees must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire. Candidates must pass a drug test, DOT physical, road test, and background and motor vehicle checks. Additional screening may apply depending on the assigned customer.

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, is required.
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 Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, 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 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 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 after receiving an assignment.
Use key functions of the Shop Management System and available electronic documentation.
Work in accordance with federal, provincial, and corporate compliance guidelines, including safety, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on day one, 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.
Tool box/tool allowance.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$50,000 per year.
An 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.