Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level
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Let me analyze the posting content:
**Pay information:**
- Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour
- Earn More As You Learn: pay increases as move through trainee program stages
- Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700
- Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (4x/year)
- Min Pay USD $23.00/Hr, Max Pay USD $23.00/Hr
**Schedule:**
- Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF
- Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
**Benefits:**
- Medical, Dental, Vision 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 & 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 eligibility)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more
- Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee (referral)
**Requirements/Qualifications:**
- High School diploma or equivalent preferred
- Zero to one (1) year mechanical experience working with 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; demonstrated time management and priority setting skills; track record of performance and good attendance; strong sense of personal accountability; proven track record of achieving desired results
- Competency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office environment
- Beginner level knowledge of machines and tools 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 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 last 3 years
- Some positions require additional screening (employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging/background requirements of customer)
**Responsibilities:**
- Move heavy duty vehicles into/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 safety policies; record fuel activity and maintain proper fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation; includes using hand held devices to identify customer and required services
- Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units as required; includes checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, washing vehicle windows, changing tires, inspecting refrigeration units on trucks, 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 (hands-on and online training, performing tasks learned)
- Training program includes:
- Service Island Training: 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
**About the role/General info:**
- Diesel Technician Trainee in Columbia, South Carolina
- Stable company, weekly pay, excellent benefits
- Paid training to become Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician
- No experience needed
- On the job paid training
- State-of-the-art diagnostics and tools
- Work on heavy duty vehicles
- Posted date: 3 hours ago (10/22/2026 4:56 PM)
- Requisition ID: 2026-213715
- Location: Columbia, SC 29201
- Category: Technicians/Service Employees
- Employment Type: Regular-Full time
- Travel Requirements: 0-10%
- Position Code: 1001835
**Boilerplate to remove:**
- EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran statement
- "Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace..." paragraph
- Application instructions ("Apply Here with Ryder Today", "Click here to see...", "Questions? Call Victor...", "Click Here to See All Ryder Diesel Technician Careers")
- "Share Ryder jobs with people you know-get paid for it" referral program (though this could be considered a benefit)
- "Important Note" about additional screening (already captured in requirements)
Now I need to structure this into sections. I'll create:
1. About the role (general description)
2. Pay (since there's specific pay info)
3. Schedule (specific schedule info)
4. Benefits (substantial benefits list)
5. Responsibilities (detailed responsibilities)
6. Requirements (detailed requirements)
7. Training Program (could be part of responsibilities or separate - it's detailed enough to be its own section or part of responsibilities)
The training program is quite detailed and specific. I could include it under Responsibilities or make a separate "Training Program" section. Since it's a trainee position and the training is a major component, I'll include it under Responsibilities as a sub-list or make a separate section. The rules say to use standard headings like "Responsibilities", "Requirements", etc. "Training Program" isn't a standard heading but "Responsibilities" covers it. I'll include the training details under Responsibilities.
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Let me draft the HTML:
About the role
Diesel Technician Trainee position in Columbia, South Carolina (29201). Full-time, regular employment with 0–10% travel. No prior experience required; paid on-the-job training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. Work with state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools on heavy-duty vehicles.
Pay
- Hourly rate: $23.00/hour
- Pay increases as you progress through each stage of the trainee program
- Certification bonus: $100 per new ASE certification obtained, up to $700 total
- Quarterly bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, weekends off
- Second shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- Paid time off accrues from day one — up to 80 hours in the first year
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401(k) with company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
- Ongoing paid training
- Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment
- Top Tech Competition: annual earnings potential of $250 – $50,000
- Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
- 15% company stock discount
- Up to $5,000 in technical tuition repayment
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Referral bonuses: up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee
Responsibilities
- Move heavy-duty vehicles into or out of the yard, wash bay, service shop, or rental shop
- Wash and detail vehicles manually or with automated equipment; fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles per safety policies; record fuel activity and maintain fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation using handheld devices
- Perform multi-point inspections on inbound units: check tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, wash windows, change tires, inspect refrigeration units, report service or driver issues
- Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards; perform facility maintenance and minor maintenance tasks as assigned
- Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments (hands-on and online training, plus practical task performance)
The training program includes:
- Service Island Training: Multi-point inspection (including handheld devices), 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, service bay tools
- Technician II Training: Heavy-duty electrical systems, air and hydraulic brakes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Zero to one year of mechanical experience with diesel engines preferred
- Must
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or drop 5. Preserve ALL substantive information 6. Remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions) 7. Include section ONLY when posting has real, specific content - never emit heading followed by filler/placeholder text 8. Never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them 9. Prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones 10. Output ONLY HTML fragment - no /, no markdown code fences Let me analyze the posting content: **Pay information:** - Hourly Pay: $23.00 per hour - Earn More As You Learn: pay increases as move through trainee program stages - Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE Certification up to $700 - Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 every quarter (4x/year) - Min Pay USD $23.00/Hr, Max Pay USD $23.00/Hr **Schedule:** - Monday–Friday, Weekends OFF - Second Shift 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm **Benefits:** - Medical, Dental, Vision 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 & 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 eligibility) - Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more - Unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee (referral) **Requirements/Qualifications:** - High School diploma or equivalent preferred - Zero to one (1) year mechanical experience working with 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; demonstrated time management and priority setting skills; track record of performance and good attendance; strong sense of personal accountability; proven track record of achieving desired results - Competency in basic computer skills and Microsoft Office environment - Beginner level knowledge of machines and tools 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 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 last 3 years - Some positions require additional screening (employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check, road test, badging/background requirements of customer) **Responsibilities:** - Move heavy duty vehicles into/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 safety policies; record fuel activity and maintain proper fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation; includes using hand held devices to identify customer and required services - Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units as required; includes checking tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, washing vehicle windows, changing tires, inspecting refrigeration units on trucks, 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 (hands-on and online training, performing tasks learned) - Training program includes: - Service Island Training: 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 **About the role/General info:** - Diesel Technician Trainee in Columbia, South Carolina - Stable company, weekly pay, excellent benefits - Paid training to become Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician - No experience needed - On the job paid training - State-of-the-art diagnostics and tools - Work on heavy duty vehicles - Posted date: 3 hours ago (10/22/2026 4:56 PM) - Requisition ID: 2026-213715 - Location: Columbia, SC 29201 - Category: Technicians/Service Employees - Employment Type: Regular-Full time - Travel Requirements: 0-10% - Position Code: 1001835 **Boilerplate to remove:** - EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran statement - "Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace..." paragraph - Application instructions ("Apply Here with Ryder Today", "Click here to see...", "Questions? Call Victor...", "Click Here to See All Ryder Diesel Technician Careers") - "Share Ryder jobs with people you know-get paid for it" referral program (though this could be considered a benefit) - "Important Note" about additional screening (already captured in requirements) Now I need to structure this into sections. I'll create: 1. About the role (general description) 2. Pay (since there's specific pay info) 3. Schedule (specific schedule info) 4. Benefits (substantial benefits list) 5. Responsibilities (detailed responsibilities) 6. Requirements (detailed requirements) 7. Training Program (could be part of responsibilities or separate - it's detailed enough to be its own section or part of responsibilities) The training program is quite detailed and specific. I could include it under Responsibilities or make a separate "Training Program" section. Since it's a trainee position and the training is a major component, I'll include it under Responsibilities as a sub-list or make a separate section. The rules say to use standard headings like "Responsibilities", "Requirements", etc. "Training Program" isn't a standard heading but "Responsibilities" covers it. I'll include the training details under Responsibilities. For metadata: Posted date, Requisition ID, Location, Category, Employment Type, Travel Requirements, Position Code - these are minor metadata. I'll fold them into a short
at the beginning or end, or drop them. The rules say "fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it". I'll include a brief
with location and employment type maybe. Let me draft the HTML:
About the role
Diesel Technician Trainee position in Columbia, South Carolina (29201). Full-time, regular employment with 0–10% travel. No prior experience required; paid on-the-job training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician. Work with state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools on heavy-duty vehicles.
Pay
- Hourly rate: $23.00/hour
- Pay increases as you progress through each stage of the trainee program
- Certification bonus: $100 per new ASE certification obtained, up to $700 total
- Quarterly bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
Schedule
- Monday–Friday, weekends off
- Second shift: 3:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days
- Paid time off accrues from day one — up to 80 hours in the first year
- Yearly merit pay increases
- 401(k) with company match
- PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
- Ongoing paid training
- Safety-first workplace with state-of-the-art equipment
- Top Tech Competition: annual earnings potential of $250 – $50,000
- Extra paid day off for U.S. military veterans
- 15% company stock discount
- Up to $5,000 in technical tuition repayment
- 12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to eligibility criteria including tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, technology, and more
- Referral bonuses: up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician or Fuel Service Employee
Responsibilities
- Move heavy-duty vehicles into or out of the yard, wash bay, service shop, or rental shop
- Wash and detail vehicles manually or with automated equipment; fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles per safety policies; record fuel activity and maintain fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation using handheld devices
- Perform multi-point inspections on inbound units: check tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, wash windows, change tires, inspect refrigeration units, report service or driver issues
- Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards; perform facility maintenance and minor maintenance tasks as assigned
- Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments (hands-on and online training, plus practical task performance)
The training program includes:
- Service Island Training: Multi-point inspection (including handheld devices), 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, service bay tools
- Technician II Training: Heavy-duty electrical systems, air and hydraulic brakes
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Zero to one year of mechanical experience with diesel engines preferred
- Must