Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Princeton, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Princeton, Indiana. The role provides paid, on-the-job training for a career as a diesel mechanic technician, with weekly pay and opportunities for pay increases as trainees complete program stages. The position pays $23.15 per hour and offers ASE certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, and a Monday–Friday second-shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with weekends off. No prior experience is needed. Trainees work with heavy-duty vehicles and receive training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, including hands-on and online instruction and assessments. Training covers service-island operations, inspections, fueling and washing, safety and spill response, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, service-bay tools, electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The job also involves vehicle movement, washing, fueling, inspections, fuel-area upkeep, and minor maintenance. This is a DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position. The trainee must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, background check, and motor vehicle check.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
Ability to work independently and as part 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 record of achieving desired results.
Basic computer skills and competency in a Microsoft Office environment.
Must be able to 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 prior three years.

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 (CDL).

Responsibilities

Move heavy-duty vehicles into and 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, including using handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
Perform multi-point inspections on inbound units according to company policies and procedures, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, windows, tires, and truck 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.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and learned tasks.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay of $23.15 per hour.
Pay increases as trainees successfully progress through program stages.
Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification, up to $700.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Paid on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual starting on the first day, 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 referral bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.