Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Normal, IL. The role provides stable employment with weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a clear path for advancement. Candidates receive paid training while working toward a career as a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician.

Key details:

• Hourly Pay: $24.96 per hour
• Certification Bonus: up to $700 for new ASE certifications
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 per quarter (four times per year)
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday; weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (first shift)

We provide state‑of‑the‑art diagnostics and tools to all mechanics who work on heavy‑duty vehicles. Our training program covers on‑the‑job paid instruction, classroom learning, and hands‑on experience.

Benefits begin quickly:

• No experience needed; training is paid
• Medical, dental, and vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO starting Day 1
• Yearly merit raises
• 401(k) company match
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance
• Safety‑first workplace with state‑of‑the‑art equipment
• Quarterly bonus up to $1,500 for each hired Diesel Mechanic Technician and Fuel Service Employee
• Additional incentives: company stock discount, tech tuition repayment, and maternity leave (up to 12 weeks)
• U.S. military veterans receive extra paid day off

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Zero to one year of mechanical experience with diesel engines (preferred)
• Minimum age 18
• English written and verbal communication skills
• Customer service skills
• Strong technical aptitude and willingness to learn
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly
• Independent and team work skills
• Professional representation of Ryder to employees and customers
• Time‑management and prioritization skills
• Track record of good attendance
• Personal accountability and a proven record of results
• Basic computer skills;
  Microsoft Office experience
• Basic knowledge of shop equipment and maintenance (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• DOT safety‑regulated and safety‑sensitive position; minimum age and hours determined by state law

• Obtain CDL within six months of hire
• Pass Ryder drug test
• Pass DOT physical
• Pass Ryder road test
• Pass Ryder background and motor‑vehicle check (including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three years)

• Move, wash, and service heavy‑duty vehicles; fuel and maintain vehicles, including diesel, natural gas, and hybrid; record fuel activity and inventory
• Perform multi‑point inspections on inbound units (tire pressure, fluid levels, lights, refrigeration units, etc.) and report issues to the shop
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards; assist with facility maintenance and minor tasks as assigned
• Complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments (hands‑on and online training)
• Program modules:
  Service Island Training, Vehicle Fueling and Washing, Environmental Safety & Spill Response, Safe Driving, 6S Standards, Technician I (Preventive Maintenance, Tires & Wheels, Service Bay Tools) and Technician II (HD Electrical, Air & Hydraulic Brakes), plus other duties as assigned

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug‑Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.