Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Forest Park, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Forest Park, Georgia. The role provides paid, hands-on and online training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, with no prior experience required. Trainees learn to perform service-island duties, preventive maintenance, tire and wheel service, and introductory heavy-duty electrical and brake work. Ryder provides state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and equipment for maintaining heavy-duty vehicles. The position pays $25.36 per hour, paid weekly, and is scheduled Tuesday through Saturday on the second shift, from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Trainees may be eligible for tool reimbursement and quarterly bonuses. The role is DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive; the technician 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

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.
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 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 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 verification of drug and alcohol history from previous employers for the last three years.
Must meet applicable State Law requirements for a DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position.

Nice To Haves

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, use, 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 and maintain fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation, using handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
Perform required multi-point inspections on inbound vehicles, 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 by a supervisor.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements, assessments, hands-on training, online training, and related work tasks.
Complete Service Island training covering multi-point inspections, handheld devices, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety and spill response, safe driving, and service-island organization and cleanliness.
Complete Technician I training in preventive maintenance and tire and wheel service.
Complete Technician II training in heavy-duty electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Weekly pay at $25.36 per hour.
Up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
Paid on-the-job training.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days.
Paid time off accruing from 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.
Safety-first workplace and state-of-the-art equipment.
Top Tech Competition earnings 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 of up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee.