Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder•GLEN BURNIE, MD

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in Glen Burnie, Maryland. The role offers paid, on-the-job training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, including hands-on and online instruction and assessments. Training covers service island procedures, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, service bay tools, HD electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. No prior experience is required, though some mechanical experience is preferred. This is a second-shift position, Monday through Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with weekends off. Pay is $23.00 per hour, paid weekly. The job is DOT-regulated and safety-sensitive. The trainee must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire and pass the required drug test, DOT physical, road test, and 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; applicable minimum age requirements are determined by 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 a team member.
Ability to professionally represent Ryder and engage with 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.
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’s license preferred; must be able to obtain a CDL within six months after hire.
Must pass a Ryder drug test and DOT physical, a Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle checks, including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years.
Additional screening may include employment and education verification, motor vehicle records checks, a road test, and customer 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 with 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’s 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 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 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.
Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments, including hands-on and online training and assigned tasks.
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.
80 hours of paid time off during the first year, starting on the first day.
Yearly merit pay increases.
401(k) company match.
Personal protective equipment, uniforms, and boot allowance.
Paid on-the-job training.
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 bonuses for referring hired employees.