Diesel Technician

Diesel TechnicianRyder is hiring an Entry Level Diesel Technician in Astoria, 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 VehiclesAll the benefits you expect — without the wait.Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1Yearly merit pay increases401 (k) company matchPPE, uniforms, and boot allowanceBuild your skills - paid trainingSafety?first workplace & State-of-the-art equipmentTop Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per yearU.S. military veterans - extra paid day off15% company stock discountUp to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & moreYour Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.At Ryder, you're trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that's heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.RequirementsHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredBasic tools, requiredOne (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance, preferredValid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferredAdditional RequirementsAbility to understand and communicate effectively, work shift work/weekend as required, perform all entry level tasks, and demonstrate mechanical aptitudeKnowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computersSome experience in transportation maintenance preferredThis 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 hirePass a Ryder Drug TestPass a DOT physicalPass a Ryder road testPass a Ryder Background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 yearsImportant 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.ResponsibilitiesPerforms basic vehicle maintenancePerforms component identification and minor repairsPerforms preventive maintenance with training and supportPerforms facility maintenance dutiesPerform all entry level tasksDiagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicablePerforms other related duties as assignedRyder 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.