Diesel Mechanic Technician Trainee Entry Level

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Orlando, Florida. This is a great opportunity for someone interested in starting a new career with competitive pay and 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A 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

• 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).
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more.

Pay

Hourly Pay: $21.48 per hour.

Schedule

Tuesday through Saturday.

First Shift 7:30 am – 4:00 pm.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year.

Company Information

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.