Diesel Mechanic Trainee

Ryder•Texarkana, AR

3d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Texarkana, Arkansas. This paid-training role prepares the employee to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician, with no prior experience required. The position pays weekly at $23.87 per hour, offers a $100 bonus for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700), and provides quarterly bonuses of up to $500. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The listed hours are Monday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Tuesday through Friday 12:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. The trainee attends and completes Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, which includes hands-on and online instruction and assessments. Training covers service-island tasks, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, service-bay tools, HD electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The role also involves moving, washing, fueling, inspecting, and performing minor maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles, as well as maintaining shop areas and recording fuel activity. The job is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated. The trainee must be able to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check. Ryder describes a path for career development and advancement and provides state-of-the-art diagnostics, tools, and equipment.

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 age requirements and work hours are determined by state law.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Demonstrated customer-service skills.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to professionally represent Ryder and engage 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 record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
Beginner-level knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance, preferred.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems preferred.
Valid Class A CDL preferred.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from the previous three years of employment.
Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and/or customer badging or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines.
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, use, repair, and maintenance.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems.
Valid Class A CDL.

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 fuel activity and maintain fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation, using handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
Perform required multi-point inspections on inbound vehicles, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, windows, tires, and truck refrigeration units; report service or driver issues to the shop.
Maintain the fuel-island area to Six Sigma standards and policies, perform some facility maintenance, and complete minor maintenance tasks as assigned.
Attend and complete Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and performance of learned tasks.
Complete service-island training in multi-point inspections, 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, tires and wheels, and service-bay tools.
Complete Technician II training in HD electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on Day 1, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$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 referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.