Technician in Charge

Location: Astoria, New York 11101. Posted: October 9, 2026.

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Astoria, New York— offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

Responsibilities

• Assist and train technicians as needed.
• Provide customer service to daily customers.
• Give feedback to the Service Manager on employee performance for appraisal or disciplinary purposes.
• Oversee parts distribution & inventory, shop reporting, warranty recovery, unit tracking, payroll administration.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Vocational or Technical Certification; 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).
  • Diagnostics and repairs (AC, electrical systems).
  • Advanced skilled level repairs (