Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder • Romeoville, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Romeoville, IL, offering a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. They provide paid training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. Ryder is looking for individuals interested in starting a new career. The company provides state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools for their maintenance repair mechanics who work on heavy-duty vehicles. Ryder recognizes and respects expertise and skill, fostering a community of proud individuals in logistics, including military reservists and veterans. Ryder offers a clear path for career development and advancement and a bonus program for referring new hires.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED)
• Up to one (1) year of experience; no mechanical experience
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Proficiency in English written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Professionally represent Ryder and competently engage both Ryder employees as well as customers
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Must have track record of performance and good attendance
• Strong sense of personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results
• Competency in basic computer skills and in a Microsoft Office environment (beginner level)
• Valid driver’s license (180 Days)
• Pass a Ryder Drug Test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and Motor vehicle check including Drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three (3) years

Nice To Haves

• Up to nine (1) year of experience mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred
• Strong technical aptitude; ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred
• Quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems preferred
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance (beginner level) preferred
• Knowledge of shop management systems (beginner level) preferred
• Must be able to obtain CDL within six (6) months after hire

Responsibilities

• Move heavy duty vehicles into or out of yard, wash bay, service shop, or delivered to rental shop; wash and detail vehicles manually or using automated equipment.
• Fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles properly while adhering to all shop safety policies and procedures.
• Record fuel activity and maintain proper fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation, using hand held devices to properly identify customer and required services.
• Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures, including checking vehicle tire pressure and thread, fluid levels, lights, washing vehicle windows, changing tires, inspecting refrigeration units on trucks, and reporting service or driver issues to shop.
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and policies; perform some facility maintenance; perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and performing learned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Excellent benefits
• PPE AND UNIFORMS Issued
• TOOL and BOOT ALLOWANCE provided
• Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED