Diesel Mechanic Technician

Ryder System, Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

PTO 80 hours first year

401(k) company match

Safety-first workplace

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. is seeking a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield, NJ. You will perform vehicle maintenance and repairs on heavy-duty trucks, with a second shift from 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm.

Enjoy benefits, weekly pay, and opportunities for certification bonuses and quarterly bonuses. We expect a high school diploma or equivalent, plus relevant certifications or training. CDL Class A is preferred, and you may need to obtain CDL within 6 months, pass drug and DOT tests, and complete a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred.
• Basic tools, required.
• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines including routine maintenance.
• Two years or more of classroom training and/or work experience in required experience.
• CDL Class A preferred.
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire.
• Pass Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, road test, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties.
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance.
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs.
• Performs preventive maintenance.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electrical problems with diagnostic computer where applicable.
• Identifies root cause and performs repairs as required.
• Replaces defective components as instructed.
• Interacts with customers/drivers to determine nature of the issue.
• Uses Shop Management System and electronic documentation.
• Adheres to safety, DOT, and MOT guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Preventive maintenance

Diagnosing problems

Customer interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/Technical certification

CDL Class A preferred

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Basic hand tools

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.

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

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• Hourly Pay:$33.00 per hour
• 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
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm

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.

• 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

Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians

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

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
• This position requires for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:
• 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

Important Note:

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard 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 perform repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Interacts with customers/drivers to properly 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. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

Equal Opportunity Employer

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, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.