Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level
About the role
Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — 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 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. If you're interested in starting a new career, then Ryder is looking for you!
Pay
- Hourly Pay: $24.05 per hour
- Certification Bonus of $100 for each new ASE Certification obtained, up to $700
- Quarterly Bonus: Ryder pays you up to $500 every quarter — four times per year
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, weekends off
- Second Shift: 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Benefits
- All the benefits you expect — without the wait
- No experience needed
- On-the-job paid training
- 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 specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)
- Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & 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
- 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
Important Note: Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
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
- Service Island Training:
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Additional information
At Ryder, you will be recognized and respected for your expertise and skill by joining a community of proud women and men in logistics, including many Military Reservists and Veterans. Ryder provides a clear path for career development and advancement. Share Ryder jobs with people you know — get paid for it. Ryder offers unlimited bonuses up to $1,500 for every hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee.
We provide the best state-of-the-art diagnostics and tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on heavy duty vehicles. Apply here with Ryder today.