Diesel Technician

Ryder • Newburgh, NY

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Newburgh, New York. The role performs maintenance, inspections, diagnosis, and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles. Technicians use diagnostic tools and equipment, follow applicable safety and compliance guidelines, and interact with customers and drivers to understand reported issues. The position includes paid training, issued PPE and uniforms, and a tool and boot allowance.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Pay is $34.28 per hour. Additional compensation includes a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700; a quarterly bonus of up to $500; and a sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days. Ryder also offers an employee referral bonus of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification.
• Basic tools required.
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gasoline 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, 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

• 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 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 needed to support operations, including Service Island support.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Paid training.
• PPE and uniforms issued.
• Tool and boot allowance.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
• Sign-on bonus of $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days.
• Employee referral bonuses of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED