Diesel Mechanic

Position Description Ryder is hiring a Mid‑Level Diesel Technician in Hartford, Connecticut — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. Compensation & Benefits Hourly Pay: $30.00 per hour Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter, four times per year Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off Hours: First Shift 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days 80 hours PTO starting Day 1 Yearly merit pay increases 401(k) company match PPE, uniforms, boot allowance Paid training to keep you ahead 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) 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, brake and tire work) Two (2) years or more of classroom training and/or work experience (preferred) Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred) 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 three years Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, road test, or background requirements of the customer to whom you are assigned Responsibilities Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections and repairs Conduct preventive maintenance Diagnose standard mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computers 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 the nature of complaints 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 Statement 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, or status as a qualified individual with a disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ryder Supply Chain Solutions