Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•ORLANDO, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Orlando, Florida. The role includes paid, on-the-job training through the Technician Training Development Program, with hands-on and online instruction and assessments. Trainees learn service island procedures, preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, use of service bay tools, HD electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The position pays $22.24 per hour, with weekly pay and increases as the trainee progresses through program stages. It also offers certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, and a path for career development and advancement. The role involves moving, washing, detailing, and fueling heavy-duty vehicles; performing required multi-point inspections; maintaining the fuel island and related inventory; and carrying out minor maintenance and facility tasks. The position is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated. Technicians must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the stated drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must be proficient 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 engage competently 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.
Must obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical.
Must pass a 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.
This is a DOT safety-regulated and safety-sensitive position; minimum age requirements and work hours are determined by state law.

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 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 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 minor maintenance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and practical 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, tire and wheel service, 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 one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
401(k) company match.
Paid on-the-job training.
Yearly merit pay increases.
Certification bonuses of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
Quarterly bonuses of up to $500, four times per year.
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
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 every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.