Diesel Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring an experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Cheektowaga, New York—offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles. Hourly Pay: $28.84 per hour Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days Tool Box/Tool Allowance Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday Second Shift Tuesday–Friday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, Saturday 7:00 am–3:30 pm Location Cheektowaga, NY 14225 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 preventive maintenance: oil changes, brake and tire work (required) 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 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 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 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 Equal Employment Opportunity 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 System, Inc.