Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•Forest Park, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Forest Park, Georgia. The role provides paid, on-the-job training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, which includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practical tasks. Trainees progress through service island, Technician I, and Technician II training topics, including inspections, fueling and washing, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The position involves moving, washing, detailing, and fueling heavy-duty vehicles; performing required inspections; maintaining the fuel island and work area; and completing minor maintenance and facility tasks. The position is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated. The trainee must obtain a CDL within six months after hire and complete required drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, second shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Pay is $25.36 per hour, with eligibility for quarterly bonuses and up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement. Ryder provides training, equipment, and a path for career development and advancement.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be proficient in written and verbal English communication.
Must demonstrate customer service skills.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Must professionally represent Ryder and engage competently with Ryder employees and customers.
Must demonstrate time management and priority-setting skills.
Must have a track record of performance and good attendance.
Must demonstrate personal accountability and a track record of achieving desired results.
Must have 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 last three years.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines preferred.
Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred.
Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems preferred.
Beginner-level knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, repair, and maintenance, preferred.
Beginner-level knowledge of shop management systems preferred.
Valid Class A Commercial Driver License preferred.

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, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, and lights; washing windows; changing tires; inspecting 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 assigned by a supervisor.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and related practical tasks.
Complete service island training in multi-point inspection, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety and spill response, safe driving, and service island organization and cleanliness.
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

Eligible for up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
Quarterly bonus of up to $500, paid four times per year.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days.
PTO accrual beginning on day one, 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 earnings of $250–$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.
Employee referral bonuses, with unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.