Mechanic Diesel Technician Entry Level Trainee

Ryder•South Plainfield, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in South Plainfield, New Jersey. The role provides paid, on-the-job training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician, with weekly pay of $22.00 per hour and eligibility for up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with weekends off. Technicians work with heavy-duty vehicles using state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and tools in a safety-first workplace. The trainee will move, wash, detail, fuel, and inspect vehicles; maintain fuel inventories and shop areas; perform minor maintenance; and complete Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program. Training includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practical work in service-island procedures, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, shop tools, heavy-duty electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The position is DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive. The technician must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and meet the stated screening, testing, and physical requirements.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems preferred.
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.
Strong personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
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.
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.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, a motor vehicle records check and road test, and/or customer-required badging or background checks.

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

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 by company policies and procedures, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, vehicle windows, tires, and 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 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 Service Island Training in multi-point inspections, handheld-device use, 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 $22.00 per hour.
Up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
Paid on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
Paid time off beginning 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 up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
Career development and advancement opportunities.