Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Senior 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.
- Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision.
- 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!
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- 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
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Must be able to read codes and instructions on the computer
- Must have computer experience in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, internet and other related
- Must have minimum tool requirement
- Maintenance computerized programs in order to create reports or communicate with customers, vendors and company representatives
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Vocational or Technical Certification Post Secondary degree or Technical Certifications, preferred
- 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
- Diagnostics and repairs, including AC, electrical systems
- Advanced skilled level repairs to include some major engine repairs, diesel after treatment or automotive fuel injection repairs, required
- Four (4) years or more Relevant work experience, preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A,preferred
- All other certification as required by location, required
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a Valid Driver\'s License and the ability to meet Ryder\'s driving qualifications
- Must meet at minimum Tech II up to Tech IV qualifications plus a minimum of 6 months supervisory or training experience
- Ability to work flexible schedules including shift work, weekends, holidays and on-call rotations for roadside assistance
- Must be proficient in SMO, SBT, payroll system, warranty recovery and employee handbook
- Must have a thorough understanding of Unit utilization procedures
- 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
Internal Candidates:
Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 6 months in their current position and possess a record of good performance, attendance, safety and teamwork
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
- Responsible for assisting and training Technicians as needed, providing customer service to the daily customers, and giving feedback to the Service Manager on the performance of employees for appraisal or disciplinary purposes
- In addition, the Technician in Charge may also oversee parts distribution & inventory, shop reporting, warranty recovery, unit tracking, payroll administration and other duties assigned by the Supervisor/Manager
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 4 days ago (10/9/2026 4:56 PM)
Requisition ID 2026-212925
Location (Posting Location) : State/Province NY
Location (Posting Location) : City Astoria
Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 11101
Category Technicians/Service Employees7
Employment Type Regular-Full time
Travel Requirements 0-10%
Position Code 1000696
