Mid-Level Diesel Technician — Second Shift, Great Benefits

Ryder System, Inc. (old); Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO Day 1

401(k) match

Safety gear

Tool discounts

Paid training

State-of-the-art equipment

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Bridgeport, CT — a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. Hourly pay is $33.75 with a certification bonus, quarterly bonuses, and sign-on bonuses.

Shift: Second shift 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Monday-Friday, weekends off. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO from day 1, 401(k) match, PPE, training, and more.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Skills

Diesel engine repair

Electrical diagnostics

Tool usage

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or Technical Certification

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Bridgeport, CT — a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. Hourly pay is $33.75 with a certification bonus, quarterly bonuses, and sign-on bonuses.

Shift: Second shift 3:30 pm - 12:00 am, Monday-Friday, weekends off. Benefits include medical/dental/vision after 30 days, PTO from day 1, 401(k) match, PPE, training, and more.