Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

About the role

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Kansas City, MO. This position offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits, including a sign-on bonus and opportunities for professional growth.

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.
• 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 multi-point inspection on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures.
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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.
• 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 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

• 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.
• 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: $26.90 per hour.

Schedule

First Shift 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.