Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Orlando, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Orlando, Florida. The position provides paid, hands-on and online training through the Technician Training Development Program, with pay increases as trainees complete program stages and quarterly and ASE certification bonuses. The trainee performs vehicle, fueling, washing, inspection, and minor maintenance tasks while learning preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, and heavy-duty electrical, air, and hydraulic brake systems. The role is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday on the first shift, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Ryder provides diagnostic tools and equipment, protective gear, uniforms, and a boot allowance. The role is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated; the trainee must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass required drug, physical, driving, background, and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred.
Must be at least 18 years old; applicable minimum age and work-hour requirements are determined by state law.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to professionally represent Ryder and engage competently with Ryder employees and customers.
Demonstrated time-management and priority-setting skills.
Track record of performance and good attendance.
Strong personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical, and pass a Ryder road test and background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the prior three years.
Must obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Ability to meet any additional screening requirements for the assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check, a road test, or badging and background requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems.
Beginner-level knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems.
Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A.

Responsibilities

Move heavy-duty vehicles into or out of the yard, wash bay, service shop, or rental shop.
Wash and detail vehicles manually or with automated equipment.
Fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles in accordance with shop safety policies and procedures; record fueling activity and maintain fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation using handheld devices.
Perform required multi-point inspections on inbound vehicles, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, windows, tires, and refrigeration units, and report service or driver issues to the shop.
Maintain the fuel island area according to Six Sigma standards and policies, perform facility maintenance, and complete minor maintenance tasks assigned by a supervisor.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and assigned practical tasks.
Complete Service Island training covering multi-point inspections, handheld devices, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety and spill response, safe driving, and organization and cleanliness under 6S standards.
Complete Technician I training in preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, and service bay tools.
Complete Technician II training in heavy-duty electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
$100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $50,000 per year.
Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans.
15% company stock discount.
Up to $5,000 in technician tuition repayment.
12 weeks of paid maternity leave, subject to eligibility criteria including work tenure.
Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more.
Unlimited employee referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.
Paid on-the-job training and pay increases as training stages are completed.