Diesel Mechanic Technician

About the role

Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Cheektowaga, New York. This position offers weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a career path that prioritizes safety and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Performs vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Performs standard vehicle maintenance
• Performs standard component inspections and repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance
• Diagnostics 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

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• 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

Qualifications

• Basic tools, required

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Computerized diagnostic skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Benefits

• Quarterly bonus of up to $500
• Sign-on bonus of $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days

Pay

• $27.84 per hour

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• First Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Weekends OFF

Benefits

• State-of-the-art equipment
• Safety is always a priority

Company Culture

• Respectful and collaborative environment
• Opportunities for growth and development
• Equal opportunity employer
• Drug-free workplace

Important Note

• Some positions may require additional screening, including 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.