Diesel Mechanic Technician

Impact Fulfillment Services; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

401(k) company match

PPE provided

Tech tuition repayment

Job summary

Ryder in South Plainfield, New Jersey is seeking a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to join our team. You’ll perform mechanical repairs, preventative maintenance and diagnostics on heavy‑duty vehicles. Valid CDL‑A is preferred and a high school diploma with tech certs is expected.

We offer weekly pay, a strong benefits package, and growth opportunities in a team‑oriented environment. You’ll work second shift with competitive incentives and tuition support.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines.
• Routine preventive maintenance including oil changes, brakes and tires.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties on heavy‑duty vehicles.
• Diagnoses mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic tools.
• Interacts with drivers to determine the nature of complaints and performs repairs.
• Complies with safety, DOT, MOT and company guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Preventive maintenance

Diesel engines

Diagnostics

Brake & tire service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification

CDL Class A (preferred)

Tools

Basic tools

Diagnostic computer

Job description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technicianin 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:

• Hourly Pay:$33.50 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
• Hours: Second Shift 11:00 pm – 7:00 am

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

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

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401 (k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• 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

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
• 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

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.

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province NJ

Location (Posting Location) : City SOUTH PLAINFIELD

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 07080