Diesel Technician

Diesel Mechanic

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 of $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

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles.

Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

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

Build your skills - paid training

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 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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Requirements

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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work, required

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 for you to drive Ryder vehicles. In order to become a Ryder employee you must:

Must be able to obtain 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

Important Note: 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/conditions and perform repairs as required

Replaces defective components as instructed

Performs facility maintenance duties

Interacts with customers/drivers to properly 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 (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT)

Performs other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are 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.