Diesel Mechanic

Mid‑Level Diesel Technician – Hartford, CT Ryder is hiring a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut. Salary & Schedule Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter Schedule: Monday–Friday (Weekends OFF) Hours: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, First Shift Detailing experience (optional) Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO in first year, starting Day 1 Yearly merit pay increases 401(k) company match PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance 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 technical tuition repayment 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent (preferred) Vocational or technical certification, post‑secondary degree or other 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) Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience (mandatory) Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred) Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire Must be able to drive Ryder vehicles Must pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background & motor‑vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years) Responsibilities Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties Perform standard vehicle maintenance Perform standard component inspections and repairs Perform preventive maintenance Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable Identify root cause of basic failures/conditions and perform repairs as required Replace defective components as instructed Perform facility maintenance duties Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task Utilize key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available Work in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (i.e., safety, DOT, MOT) Perform other support duties as required to support operations (e.g., Service Island support) Equal Opportunity Employer 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.