Maintenance Technical Trainer

Candidate should live in one of these areas: Louisville, KY; Knoxville, TN; Charlotte, NC; Baton Rouge, LA.

About the role

The Technical Trainer ensures that each FMS shop employee possesses the necessary skills and knowledge for their role, contributing to maintenance goals, cost control, customer satisfaction, employee growth, and overall productivity. This role ensures Ryder’s training meets or exceeds internal customer expectations, enabling trainees to reduce rework, breakdowns, and external expenses. Additionally, the Technical Trainer drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency within the FMS maintenance organization.

Responsibilities

• Administer training to FMS maintenance employees.
• Coordinate with BU leadership to identify training needs, create training schedules, and manage employee attendance.
• Identify, develop, and update current and new training materials and courses.
• Update training records promptly upon course completion.
• Monitor training facilities to ensure high-quality training environments, adequate supplies, and proper equipment.
• Communicate the needs of the training center to Operations Leadership.
• Operate as a catalyst for the Top Technician Recognition Program to improve eligibility and participation.
• Promote and support safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Ability to develop and deliver effective presentations.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 3+ years working with heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, refrigeration, and related components (diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, power train, etc.), preferred.
• 1+ year experience in managing people and remote personnel, preferred.
• 2+ years in the transportation industry, preferred.
• 1+ year in prior training and development experience, preferred.

Schedule

Travel greater than 75%.

Pay

Salary range: $75,000 (determined based on internal equity, market data, applicant’s skills, and prior relevant experience).

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability insurance options.
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family, and parental leave.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.