Diesel Mechanic Maintenance Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut. The position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that aligns with Ryder’s values.

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 performs 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

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification
• Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
• 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

Qualifications

Some positions may 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.

Skills

Basic tools, required.

Benefits

We offer 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, 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), and employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more.

Pay

USD $25.25/Hr.

Schedule

Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF, Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm