Diesel Technician Entry Level Trainee

Ryder•Cocoa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Fort Pierce, Florida. The role offers paid, on-the-job training toward becoming a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. Training includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practical tasks through the Technician Training Development Program. The program covers service-island work, preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, and, at the Technician II level, heavy-duty electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes. The position pays $23.22 per hour, weekly, and follows a Monday–Friday mid-shift schedule from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. No prior experience is required, although high school completion and limited mechanical experience are preferred. This is a DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive position. 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.
Must obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the prior three years.
Must meet applicable state-law minimum age and work-hour requirements for a DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position.
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 competently with Ryder employees and customers.
Demonstrated time-management and priority-setting skills.
Track record of performance and good attendance.
Personal accountability and a proven record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.

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 design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).

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, maintain fuel and DEF inventories, and reconcile records, including using handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
Perform required multi-point inspections on incoming vehicles, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, windows, tires, and truck refrigeration units; report service or driver issues.
Maintain the fuel-island area 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 assigned practical tasks.
Complete training in service-island multi-point inspections, 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 bay tools.
Complete Technician II training in heavy-duty electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay at $23.22 per hour.
Paid on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days.
PTO accrual 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 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 bonuses for referred employees who are hired.