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Diesel Technician

Ryder System, Inc.
Cheektowaga, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 20 Mar 2026
💰 $71,820/yr($50,000/yr$71,820/yr)

About the role

Position Description

Ryder is hiring an experienced Senior Level Diesel Technician in Cheektowaga, NY — offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

 

Call Michelle or text “Cheektowaga” to 904-541-9560 to speak with a recruiter today.

 

Hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee Here:

 

https://RyderCareers.Video/T2James

 

 

  • Hourly Pay: $35.91 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 $2500 at 30 days and $2500 at 90 days
  • Tool Box/Tool Allowance
  • Schedule: Tuesday–Saturday 
  • Hours: Second Shift Tuesday - Friday 3:00 pm -11:30 pm – Saturday 7:00 am -3:30 pm

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

 

 

Apply Here with Ryder Today

 

Spots are filling fast — click apply now to secure your spot.

 

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

 

 

Click Here to See All Ryder Careers: https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians

 

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!

 

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

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
    • 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:

  • Ability to perform all T3 tasks
  • Must have demonstrated advanced analytical and repair skills in vehicle maintenance
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Must have basic computer skills: PC, Windows, mouse, etc.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
  • Must be available to work shift work/weekends and on call duty as required
  • Prefer ASE Certification in PM, Brakes, A/C, electrical, Electronics or ASE Master Mechanic
  • Required to operate shop computers and diagnostic test equipment proficiently
  • Must have minimum tool requirement
  • Must road test vehicles as necessary
  • Demonstrated ability to coach/mentor/influence others
  • 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

  • SBTIII trained within 180 days (SBT220)
  • Complete all OEM on-line diagnostic scan tool software courses as required

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