Diesel Technician

Position Description

Ryder 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.

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• Technician Positions Pay Each Week

• Hourly Pay

• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700

We want the right Maintenance Repair Mechanic to join us at Ryder to work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

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All the benefits you expect — without the wait.

• Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

• 80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1

• Yearly merit pay increases

• 401 (k) company match

• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

• Build your skills - 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 Tech tuition repayment

• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

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We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

Refer anyone and get rewarded with UNLIMITED bonuses up $1,500 for every Ryder hired Diesel Mechanic, Service Employee, Driver, Warehouse Associate and more!

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Our Culture & Commitment:

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.

Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Basic tools, required

• One (1) year or more experience in transportation maintenance, preferred

• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to understand and communicate effectively, work shift work/weekend as required, perform all entry level tasks, and demonstrate mechanical aptitude

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computers

• Some experience in transportation maintenance preferred

• This 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 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 basic vehicle maintenance

• Performs component identification and minor repairs

• Performs preventive maintenance with training and support

• Performs facility maintenance duties

• Perform all entry level tasks

• Diagnoses minor mechanical and electronic problems, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable

• Performs other related duties as assigned

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.

Posted Date 3 weeks ago (10/7/2026 5:04 PM)

Requisition ID View phone number on click.appcast.io

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province NY

Location (Posting Location) : City Astoria

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 11101

Category Technicians/Service Employees3

Employment Type Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000193