Diesel Mechanic

About the role

Senior Level Diesel Technician position in Tonawanda, NY (14150). Regular full-time role with 0–10% travel. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for work on heavy-duty vehicles, with a clear path for career development and advancement within a community that includes many military reservists and veterans.

Pay

• Hourly rate: $34.31 per hour
• Certification bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 every quarter (four times per year)
• Sign-on bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days
• Weekly pay

Schedule

• Tuesday–Saturday
• First shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits

• Paid training
• PPE and uniforms issued
• Tool and boot allowance provided
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Safety-first culture
• Excellent benefits package
• Referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired diesel mechanic technician or fuel service employee

Responsibilities

• Perform standard vehicle maintenance
• Perform preventive maintenance
• Diagnose complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers when applicable
• Complete complex and detailed mechanical inspections and repairs with minimal supervision
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Work unsupervised on most tasks
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaints
• Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Act as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels
• Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
• Provide other support duties as required (e.g., Service Island support)
• Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220)
• Complete two OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM completed within 365 days)

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational/technical certification or post-secondary degree 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)
  • Basic diagnostics and repairs (AC and electrical systems) required
• Three (3) years or more relevant work experience preferred
• All certifications required by location required
• Valid CDL Class A preferred
• Minimum 2 years experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy-duty and medium-duty equipment
• Computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
• Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Pass Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug/alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years
• Some positions may require additional screening: employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, and/or customer-specific badging or background requirements

Posted 10/22/2026 • Requisition 2026-213844 • Position Code 1000356 • Category: Technicians/Service Employees