Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee
About the role
Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in East Syracuse, New York. The position offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.
Responsibilities
- Move heavy duty vehicles into or out of yard, wash bay, service shop, or delivered to rental shop.
- Wash and detail vehicles manually or using automated equipment; fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles properly while adhering to all shop safety policies and procedures; record fuel activity and maintain proper fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation; this includes using hand held devices to properly identify customer and required services.
- Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures; this includes checking vehicle tire pressure and thread, fluid levels, lights, washing vehicle windows, changing tires, inspecting refrigeration units on trucks, and reporting service or driver issues to shop.
- Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and policies; perform some facility maintenance; perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Zero to one (1) year mechanical experience working with, and maintaining, primarily diesel engines preferred
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Proficiency in English written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery preferred
- Ability to: Quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems preferred
- Work independently and as a member of a team
- Professionally represent Ryder and competently engage both Ryder employees and customers
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
- Strong sense of personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results
- Competency in basic computer skills and in a Microsoft Office environment
- Begginer level knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
- Begginer level knowledge of shop management systems preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
- DOT safety regulated position; regulated tech
- Safety sensitive position; minimum age requirements and work hours will be determined by State Law
- Regulated Tech Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
- Pass a Ryder drug test
- Pass a DOT physical
- Pass a Ryder road test
- Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three (3) years
Qualifications
None specified
Skills
None specified
Benefits
None specified
Pay
$26.28 per hour
Schedule
Monday–Friday
Benefits
On the Job Paid Training
Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days
80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1
Yearly merit pay increases
401 (k) company match
PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
Paid training that keeps you ahead
Safety-first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment
Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year
U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off
15% company stock discount
Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment
12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)