Diesel Mechanic Trainee

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Colorado Springs, Colorado — providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. We will pay you while training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour
• Eligible for up to $1,500 in tool reimbursement to support your success

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Weekends off
• First Shift: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Benefits

• On-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in 1st year)
• Yearly merit pay increases
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety-first workplace with 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, and more

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
• Must have track record of performance and good attendance
• 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
• Beginner level knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance preferred
• Beginner level knowledge of shop management systems preferred
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, preferred
• 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

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. Training will include hands-on and online training as well as performing tasks learned. Technician Training Development Program will include but is not limited to:
  • Service Island Training:
    • Service Island Multi-point Inspection (includes Hand Held)
    • Vehicle Fueling and Washing
    • Environmental Safety & Spill Response
    • Safe Driving
    • Service Island Organization & Cleanliness (6S Standards)
  • Technician I Training:
    • Preventive Maintenance
    • Tire and Wheel
    • Service Bay Tool
  • Technician II Training:
    • HD Electrical
    • Air and Hydraulic Brakes
• Performs other duties as assigned