Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder • McDonough, GA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Ryder is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Trainee in McDonough, Georgia. The role provides paid, on-the-job training through Ryder’s Technician Training Development Program, with hands-on and online training and assessments. Trainees progress through Service Island, Technician I, and Technician II training, covering multi-point inspections, fueling and washing, environmental safety, safe driving, preventive maintenance, tires and wheels, service bay tools, HD electrical systems, and air and hydraulic brakes. Pay is $24.12 per hour, with increases as trainees successfully complete program stages. The position also offers ASE certification bonuses, quarterly bonuses, and a Monday–Friday second-shift schedule from 11:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with weekends off.

The role involves moving, washing, detailing, fueling, inspecting, and performing minor maintenance on heavy-duty vehicles, along with maintaining the fuel island and following shop safety procedures. No prior experience is required, although a high school diploma or equivalent and zero to one year of diesel mechanical experience are preferred. The position is DOT safety regulated and requires the employee to obtain a CDL within six months of hire and pass specified drug, physical, road, background, and motor vehicle checks.

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 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 results.
• Competency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office.
• 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.
• Some assignments may require additional employment or education verification, motor vehicle records checks, road tests, or 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 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 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 according to company policies and procedures, including checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, and lights; washing windows; changing tires; and inspecting 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 and assessments, including hands-on and online training and related tasks.
• Complete Service Island training in multi-point inspections, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety and spill response, safe driving, and organization and cleanliness to 6S standards.
• 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.
• PTO accrual starting on the first day, with up to 80 hours accrued in the first year.
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• 401(k) company match.
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance.
• Paid training.
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly bonus of up to $500, four times per year.
• 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 or Fuel Service Employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED