Diesel Technician

Ryder•Hartford, CT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an Entry Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. All the benefits you expect — without the wait. We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Basic tools, required
Ability to understand and communicate effectively
work shift work/weekend as required
perform all entry level tasks
demonstrate mechanical aptitude
Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computers
Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
Pass a Ryder Drug Test
Pass a DOT physical
Pass a Ryder road test
Pass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

Nice To Haves

One (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance, preferred
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
Some experience in transportation maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

Performs basic vehicle maintenance
Performs component identification and minor repairs
Performs preventive maintenance with training and support
Performs facility maintenance duties
Perform all entry level tasks
Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
Performs other related duties as assigned

Benefits

Weekly pay
Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
Sign On Bonus: Ryder Pays You $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
Tool Allowance
Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401 (k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Build your skills - paid training
Safety‑first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired