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About the Role

Ryder is hiring a Mid-Level Diesel Technician in Cheektowaga, New York, offering a stable career with weekly pay. We provide state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for mechanics working on heavy-duty vehicles. Join a community of proud professionals in logistics, including military reservists and veterans, with a clear path for career development and advancement.

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, utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable
• Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required
• Replaces defective components as instructed
• 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)
• Performs other support duties as required to support operations, including Service Island support

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
• Routine preventative maintenance, including oil changes, brake and tire work, required
• Two (2) years or more of a combination of classroom training and work experience in required experience, preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• 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
• 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

Skills

• Mechanical repair of automotive gas or diesel engines
• Routine preventative maintenance
• Oil changes
• Brake and tire work
• State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools
• Shop Management System usage
• Electronic documentation

Location

• Cheektowaga, New York

Work Type

• Full-time
• Second Shift

Experience Level

• Mid-Level
• 2 years of experience preferred

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $28.84 per hour

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 Every Quarter
• Sign On Bonus: $1250 at 30 days and $1250 at 90 days
• Tool Box/Tool Allowance
• On the Job Paid Training
• PPE AND UNIFORMS Issued
• TOOL and BOOT ALLOWANCE provided
• State of the Art Equipment
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

About the Company

• Ryder is a stable company for your career.
• At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.
• Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement.

Equal Opportunity

• 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.