Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Houston, Texas. This is a paid, on-the-job training position with weekly pay and a path toward a career as a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. The role pays $25.44 per hour and offers up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., with weekends off. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools.

The trainee moves and prepares heavy-duty vehicles, performs basic inspections and service-island tasks, and completes Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program. Training includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practical work in vehicle inspections, fueling and washing, safety, preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, and eventually HD electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes. The position is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated. A CDL must be obtained within six months after hire.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member 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 track record of achieving desired results.
• Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
• Must 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 previous employers for the last three years.
• Must meet any additional screening requirements that apply to the assigned customer, which may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging, or background requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 procedures and shop safety policies.
• Record fuel activity, maintain fuel and DEF inventories, and reconcile records, including 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 assigned by a supervisor.
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and learned tasks.
• Complete Service Island Training, including 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, tire and wheel service, and bay tools.
• Complete Technician II training in heavy-duty electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement
• Paid on-the-job training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Paid time off 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
• Top Tech Competition earnings 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 bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed