Diesel Mechanic

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in South Plainfield, New Jersey — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Hourly Pay: $32.00 per hour Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700) Quarterly Bonus: Ryder pays you up to $500 every quarter – four times per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends OFF Hours: First Shift 6:00 am – 2:30 pm Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1 Yearly merit pay increases 401(k) company match PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance Paid training to build your skills Safety‑first workplace & state‑of‑the‑art equipment Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year U.S. military veterans – extra paid day off 15 % company stock discount Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment 12‑week paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more Requirements High school diploma or equivalent preferred Vocational or technical certification or 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 in required experience, preferred Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) class A, preferred This position requires you to drive Ryder vehicles. To become a Ryder employee you must: Obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire Pass a Ryder drug test Pass a DOT physical Pass a Ryder road test Pass a Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years Some positions require additional screening that may include 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. 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 and performs repairs as required Replaces defective components as instructed Performs facility maintenance duties Interacts with customers/drivers to 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 (safety, DOT, MOT) Performs other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to Service Island support Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder Supply Chain Solutions