Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Waukesha, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This entry-level role provides paid, on-the-job training toward becoming a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. The position pays $21.50 per hour, with weekly pay, and offers up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, first shift, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment for heavy-duty vehicle maintenance work. The trainee moves and prepares heavy-duty vehicles, performs inspections and minor maintenance, and learns service procedures through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program. Training includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practical tasks covering service-island operations, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The role is DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive; trainees must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required testing and checks. Ryder describes a safety-first workplace and offers a path for career development and advancement. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, and Ryder road test.
Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Must have proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Must demonstrate customer service skills.
Must be able to work independently and as a member of a team.
Must professionally represent Ryder and competently engage with Ryder employees and customers.
Must demonstrate time management and priority-setting skills.
Must have a track record of performance and good attendance.
Must demonstrate personal accountability and a track record of achieving desired results.
Must have basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems preferred.
Beginner-level knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance, preferred.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, 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 designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

Move heavy-duty vehicles into or out of the yard, wash bay, service shop, or rental shop.
Wash and detail vehicles manually or using automated equipment.
Fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles according to 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 multi-point inspections on inbound units as required, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, and lights; washing windows; changing tires; inspecting truck refrigeration units; and reporting 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 assigned by a supervisor.
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 inspection, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety and spill response, safe driving, and service-island 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

Up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
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.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid on-the-job training.
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 referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.