Diesel Technician

About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Newburgh, New York, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $34.28 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: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days

Schedule

Tuesday - Saturday, First Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Benefits

• Paid training
• PPE and uniforms provided
• Tool and boot allowance
• State-of-the-art equipment
• Safety is always the first priority

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 the nature of complaints 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, including Service Island support

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification preferred
• 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 (oil changes, brake and tire work)
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check

Important Note: Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, and badging or background requirements of the customer.