Diesel Mechanic

Position Description

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Senior Level Diesel Technician to support our Truck Fleet at Ryder in Bridgeport, Connecticut

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Hourly Pay :  $39.25 per hour

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

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

Sign On Bonus : Ryder Pays You $1750 at 30 days and $1750 at 90 days

Tool Box / Tool Allowance

Schedule : Monday–Friday Weekends OFF

Hours : Second Shift 3 : 30 pm – 12 : 00 am

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

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We have all the benefits other shops do without the wait!

Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year

On the Job Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days

We love our Ryder babies and offer 12 weeks of PAID Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)

Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year

Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans

401 K offers a company match

HIGH VALUED Stock at 15 % Employee Discount

PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED

Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000!

Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000! Ask your recruiter about it today!

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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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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, which should include oil changes, brake and tire work

Basic diagnostics and repairs, including AC and electrical systems, required

Three (3) years or more relevant work experience, preferred

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred

All other certification as required by location, required

Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred

All other certification as required by location, required

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must have a minimum of 2 years of experience with mechanical repairs and diagnostics on heavy duty and medium duty equipment

Knowledge of and the ability to apply knowledge of computer skills : PC, Windows, mouse, etc.

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 vehicle maintenance and repair duties including :

Performs standard vehicle maintenance

Performs preventive maintenance

Diagnoses complex mechanical and electronic problems utilizing diagnostic computer when applicable

Completes complex and detailed mechanical inspections & repairs with minimal supervision

Replaces defective components as instructed

Works unsupervised on most tasks

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).

Acts as mentor for Tech 1 and Tech 2 levels.

Demonstrate the ability to access and use internal and external maintenance documents.

Other support duties as required to support operations. These could include but are not limited to Service Island support

SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)

Complete 2 of the OEM On-Line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required by location fleet mi. (predominant OEM of fleet mix completed within 365days)

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

2 weeks ago

(11 / 24 / 2025 4 : 55 PM)

Requisition ID

2025-191900

Location (Posting Location) : State / Province

CT

Location (Posting Location) : City

BRIDGEPORT

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code

06605

Category

Technicians / Service Employees5

Employment Type

Regular-Full time

Travel Requirements

0-10%

Position Code

1000356

Min Pay

USD $39.25 / Hr.

Max Pay

USD $39.25 / Hr.