Diesel Technician

Ryder is hiring in Warwick, Rhode Island — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Pay

• Hourly pay: $32.54 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)

Schedule

• Sunday–Thursday, third shift: 11:00 pm – 7:30 am

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
• Paid time off (PTO) starting day 1, up to 80 hours accrued in the first year
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training
• Top Tech Competition: earn $250 – $50,000 per year
• Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech, and more

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Basic tools required
• One (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Ability to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background/motor vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Some positions may require additional screening, including employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, and customer-specific badging or background requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively
• Ability to work shift work/weekends as required
• Ability to perform all entry-level tasks
• Mechanical aptitude
• Knowledge of and ability to apply computer skills
• Some experience in transportation maintenance preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs basic vehicle maintenance
• Performs component identification and minor repairs
• Performs preventive maintenance with training and support
• Performs facility maintenance duties
• Performs all entry-level tasks
• Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools to all maintenance repair mechanics working on heavy-duty vehicles. The company offers a clear path for career development and advancement, and recognizes employees for their expertise and skill. Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace.