Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Senior Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay: $35.75 per hour Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700 Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter (four times per year) Sign On Bonus: $1,750 at 30 days and $1,750 at 90 days Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends OFF Hours: Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm 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 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 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria, including work tenure) Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more 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 (oil changes, brakes, tires) Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems required Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred All other certification as required by location, required Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment Knowledge of and the ability to apply computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc. Driver Requirements 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 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, including: Standard vehicle maintenance Preventive maintenance Diagnosis of complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision Replaces defective components as instructed Works unsupervised on most tasks 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) Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels Demonstrates ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents Other support duties as required to support operations, such as Service Island support SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220) Complete 2 of the OEM on‑line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mix (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365 days) EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran 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