Diesel Mechanic 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. Benefits & Compensation Hourly pay: $27.84 per hour Certification bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700 Quarterly bonus: up to $500 per quarter Sign‑on bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days Schedule: Monday–Friday, weekends off Hours: First shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm On‑the‑job paid training PPE and uniforms issued Tool and boot allowance provided State‑of‑the‑art equipment Safety is always the first priority 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 preventive maintenance (oil changes, brake and tire work) Two years or more of classroom training and work experience in required fields, preferred Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) Class A, preferred Must be able to obtain a CDL within six 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 Some positions require additional screening, including employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, a road test, and/or background checks required by the customer to which you are assigned. 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, utilises diagnostic computer when applicable Identifies root causes of basic failures or conditions and performs repairs as required Replaces defective components as instructed Performs facility maintenance duties Interacts with customers/drivers to determine the nature of complaints when assigned a task Utilises key functions of Shop Management System and electronic documentation available Works in accordance with all federal/provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT) Performs other support duties as required to support operations, including but not limited to 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