Diesel Technician

Ryder•South Plainfield, NJ

28d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The role performs maintenance and repair work on heavy-duty vehicles using state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with weekends off. Pay is $33.50 per hour, with bonuses for new ASE certifications and quarterly performance opportunities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Vocational or technical certification, postsecondary 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, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Some positions may require additional screening, such as employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer badging and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of combined classroom training and work experience in the required experience area preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
Perform standard vehicle maintenance, 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 complete 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, DOT, and MOT requirements.
Perform other support duties as needed to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on 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.
$100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
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.
Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee referred.