Diesel Truck Lot Porter

About the role

Immediately hiring a Permanent Full Time Diesel Truck Lot Porter and want the right candidate to join us at Ryder in Beltsville, Maryland. Entry level position with room to grow.

Responsibilities

• Exercise trucks/tractors to assure equipment is road worthy and ready for sale
• Guarantee that customer units are ready for delivery or transport from the UTC without issues
• Transport equipment about the yard ensuring the yard is orderly, organized and presentable
• Perform light mechanical work such as jump starts, battery installation, fluid management while troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Coordinate and communicate with local Ryder shops or third‑party service providers for repairs
• Ensure equipment is clean and presentable
• Submit weekly equipment exercise data via Teams
• Special projects as assigned
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year or more mechanical and/or customer service experience
• Advanced knowledge of truck and trailer equipment
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet Ryder’s driving qualifications
• CDL A required
• Ability to work in an outside environment (accepting units, exercising units, lot management, customer pick‑ups)
• Customer focus and support
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Organized and capable of multi‑tasking
• Light computer skills – tablet for checking/inspecting units and e‑mail
• Must pass a Ryder drug test, DOT physical, Ryder road test, and Ryder background and motor vehicle check (including drug/alcohol verification from previous employers for the last 3 years)
• Some positions may require additional screening (employment/education verification, motor vehicle records check,