Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION, MD

34d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. The role provides paid, on-the-job training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, which includes hands-on and online instruction, assessments, and practice performing learned tasks. Trainees develop skills in preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, service-bay tools, HD electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. The position also involves moving, washing, inspecting, and fueling heavy-duty vehicles and completing related service-island and facility tasks. The position pays $22.81 per hour, with weekly pay, and offers a Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off. First-shift hours are 5:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. No prior experience is required, although a high school diploma or equivalent and some mechanical experience are preferred. The role is DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive; the trainee must obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass required testing and checks.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Proficiency in written and verbal English communication.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
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.
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 past three years.
Must meet applicable state-law age and work-hour requirements for a DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position.

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 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 while following 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 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, 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.
Complete Service Island training in multi-point inspections, 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 HD electrical systems and air and hydraulic brakes.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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.
Paid on-the-job training.
Eligible for up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement.
Top Tech Competition awards of $250–$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 bonuses up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee referred.