Diesel Mechanic Technician

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Experienced Mid‑Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Waterbury, Connecticut.

For more information call Michelle or text “Waterbury” at 904‑541‑9560.

• Hourly Pay: $25.00 per hour
• Certification Bonus: up to $700 for each new ASE certification obtained
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter
• Sign‑On Bonus: $1,250 at 30 days and $1,250 at 90 days
• Tool allowance and box allowance
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; weekends off
• Hours:
  
  First shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

• Annual merit pay increases every year
• On‑the‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision, 401 K starting at 30 days
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave for qualifying employees
• Paid time off starts accruing at Day One with 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401 K company match
• 15 % employee discount on Ryder stock
• PPE, uniforms and boot allowance provided
• Top technician recognition program rewards top techs with cash prizes from $250 to $50 000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5 000

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification or post‑secondary degree preferred
• Basic tools required
• Demonstrated aptitude and 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 work experience preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A preferred
• Must obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test and background check with drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years

• Perform vehicle maintenance and repair duties
• Perform standard vehicle maintenance and component inspections
• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose mechanical and electronic problems using diagnostic computer
• Identify root cause of failures and perform repairs as required
• Replace defective components as instructed
• Perform facility maintenance duties
• Interact with customers/drivers to determine nature of complaint once assigned a task
• Utilize key functions of shop management system and electronic documentation
• Work in accordance with all federal, provincial and corporate compliance guidelines (safety, DOT, MOT)
• Perform other support duties as required to support operations

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran or other status, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.