Diesel Technician
Ryder System, Inc. · Liverpool, NY · 2 days ago
Management$43/hrFull-time
Location: Liverpool, NY 13088 (also domiciled in Syracuse, East Syracuse, Fulton). Full-time, regular employment with 0–10% travel. Posted 10/23/2026; Requisition 2026-214017.
Pay
- Hourly rate: $43.00/hour
- Certification bonus: $100 per new ASE certification obtained, up to $700 total
- Quarterly bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
- Sign-on bonus: $2,500 at 30 days and $2,500 at 90 days
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, first shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
- PTO accrues from day one; up to 80 hours in the first year
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401(k) company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
- Paid training programs
- Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment
- Top Tech Competition: potential earnings of $250–$50,000 per year
- Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
- 15% company stock discount
- Up to $5,000 in technical tuition repayment
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
- Vocational/technical certification or post-secondary degree (preferred)
- Basic hand 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)
- Diagnostics and repairs (A/C, electrical systems)
- Advanced skilled repairs: major engine repairs, diesel after-treatment, or automotive fuel injection repairs (required)
- Four (4) or more years of relevant work experience (preferred)
- Valid CDL Class A (preferred)
- All certifications required by location (required)
- Ability to perform all T3 tasks
- Advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Basic computer proficiency (PC, Windows, mouse)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Availability for shift work, weekends, and on-call duty as required
- ASE certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, Electrical, Electronics, or ASE Master Mechanic (preferred)
- Proficiency with shop computers and diagnostic test equipment
- Minimum tool requirement met
- Ability to road test vehicles as necessary
- Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and influence other technicians
- Must be able to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire
- Must pass: Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background/motor vehicle check (including drug/alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
Responsibilities
- Complete SBTIII training within 180 days (SBT220)
- Complete all required OEM online diagnostic scan tool software courses within 365 days
- Complete instructor-led OEM courses as required by location fleet mix
- Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties:
- Standard vehicle maintenance
- Preventive maintenance
- Complex repairs with minimal or no support
- Access and use internal and external maintenance documents
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers/software
- Perform remote triage with RCRC and customers to resolve roadside breakdowns
- Facility maintenance duties