Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Greenville, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Greenville, South Carolina. The position provides paid, on-the-job training through a Technician Training Development Program, with hands-on and online training and assessments. Trainees learn to work on heavy-duty vehicles and progress through service island, Technician I, and Technician II training, with pay increases as they successfully complete program stages. The role involves moving, washing, detailing, fueling, and inspecting heavy-duty vehicles; maintaining the fuel island and shop standards; completing minor maintenance; and reporting vehicle service or driver issues. The position pays $23.26 per hour, with weekly pay, a first-shift schedule of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. The posting states that weekends are off, despite listing Saturday as a scheduled workday. The job is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated; the trainee must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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 with employees and customers.
Demonstrated time-management and priority-setting skills.
Track record of performance and good attendance.
Personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
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 previous employers for the last three years.
Some positions may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or customer-specific 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 design, 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, and service shop, or deliver them to the rental shop.
Wash and detail vehicles manually or with 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 reconciliations, using handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
Perform multi-point inspections on inbound vehicles, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, and lights; washing windows; changing tires; and inspecting truck refrigeration units.
Report service or driver issues to the shop.
Maintain the fuel island to Six Sigma standards and policies, perform some facility maintenance, and complete minor maintenance tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and related tasks.
Complete Service Island training in multi-point inspection, 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 heavy-duty 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 one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
401(k) company match.
Yearly merit pay increases.
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 earnings of $250–$50,000 per year.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid training.
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.