Diesel Technician

Ryder•Edison, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a mid-level Diesel Technician in Edison, New Jersey. The role performs maintenance, inspections, diagnosis, and repairs on vehicles, including heavy-duty vehicles, and may include facility maintenance and operational support duties. Technicians use diagnostic tools and equipment, electronic documentation, and Ryder’s Shop Management System, and interact with customers and drivers to determine the nature of vehicle complaints. The position follows applicable safety, DOT, and corporate compliance guidelines. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off, on second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $31.00 per hour. The posting also describes certification and quarterly bonuses, benefits, paid training, and opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

Basic tools are required.
Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including routine preventive maintenance such as 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 in the required experience preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) 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 a diagnostic computer 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 once 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 required to support operations, which may include Service Island support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting 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.
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.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.