Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Columbia, South Carolina — 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. Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement, and you will join a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans.

Pay

• Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour
• Earn More As You Learn: Receive pay increases as you successfully move through each stage of the trainee program.
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700.
• Quarterly Bonus: Up to $500 every quarter (four times per year).
• Yearly merit pay increases.
• Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 – $50,000 per year.
• Referral bonuses: Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.

Schedule

• Monday–Friday, weekends off
• Second Shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Benefits

• No experience needed — on-the-job paid training
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days
• Earn PTO starting Day 1 (up to 80 hours accrued in the first year)
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Paid training that keeps you ahead
• Safety‑first workplace with state‑of‑the‑art equipment and diagnostics
• U.S. military veterans receive an extra paid day off
• 15% company stock discount
• Up to $5,000 in tech tuition repayment
• 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to 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
  • Demonstrate time management and priority‑setting skills
  • Maintain a track record of performance and good attendance
  • Show strong personal accountability and a proven track record of achieving desired results
  • Competency in basic computer skills and 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
• DOT safety‑regulated position; regulated tech
• Safety‑sensitive position; minimum age requirements and work hours determined by state law
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire