Diesel Mechanic

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Bridgewater (MA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly Pay: $32.00 per hour

Certification Bonus

Quarterly Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) company match

PTO from Day 1

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions is seeking an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield, New Jersey. This position offers a competitive hourly wage of $32.00, great benefits including medical coverage after 30 days, and opportunities for bonuses up to $500 each quarter. We value our maintenance mechanics who work on heavy-duty vehicles and ensure they are equipped with the best tools and training.

Join us to be part of a safety-first workplace that supports your growth through a lucrative technician career path with ample benefits, including paid time off, training reimbursement, and company stock discounts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Two or more years of a combination of training and work experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Diagnose mechanical and electronic problems.
• Interact with customers/drivers regarding complaints.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Diagnostic skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical certification

Tools

Basic tools

Diagnostic computer

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield, New Jersey—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.

Benefits

• Hourly Pay: $32.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter – four times per year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends OFF
• Hours: First shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm
• 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
• Paid training to build your skills
• Safety‑first workplace and 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 and more

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Vocational or technical certification, post secondary degree or technical certifications (preferred)
• Basic tools, required
• Demonstrated aptitude and applied experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines, including:
  • Routine preventative maintenance – oil changes, brake and tire work, etc.
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• 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

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilizes key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available
• Works in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.