Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder • Clearfield, UT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Clearfield, Utah. The role provides paid, on-the-job training toward becoming a Ryder diesel mechanic technician. The position pays $22.61 per hour, with weekly pay, and offers up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, first shift, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. No prior experience is needed. The trainee works with heavy-duty vehicles and uses Ryder-provided diagnostic tools and equipment while completing the Technician Training Development Program, which includes hands-on and online instruction and assessments.

The position includes moving, washing, detailing, and fueling vehicles; conducting multi-point inspections; maintaining the fuel island and related areas; and performing minor maintenance tasks. It is a DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive position. The employee must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years old; minimum age requirements and work hours are subject to state law.
• 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 part of a team.
• Ability to represent Ryder professionally 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 record of achieving desired results.
• Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
• 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.
• Must obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
• Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical, and pass a Ryder road test.
• Must pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the prior three years.
• Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and customer-specific badging or background requirements.

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.

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 in accordance with 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 complete minor maintenance tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Attend and complete Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and related tasks.
• Complete Service Island training in multi-point inspections using handheld devices, 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, 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

• Weekly pay.
• Up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
• PTO accrual starting on day one, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• 401(k) company match.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Paid on-the-job training.
• Top Tech Competition awards of $250 to $50,000 per year.
• An 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.

What This Job Offers

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