Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Orlando, FL. This role offers a stable career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

• Hourly Pay: $22.50 per hour
• Certification Bonus: $100 for each new ASE certification obtained, up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: up to $500 each quarter – four times per year
• Schedule:
  
  Monday to Friday, weekends off
• Hours:
  
  Second shift 3:30 pm – 12:00 am

• No experience needed
• On‑job paid training
• Medical, dental, vision after 30 days
• 80 hours PTO the first year, starting day 1
• 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 criteria)
• Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Zero to one year mechanical experience working with and maintaining primarily diesel engines (preferred)
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Proficiency in written and verbal English communication
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn and maintain equipment and machinery (preferred)
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly (preferred)
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Represent Ryder professionally and engage both employees and customers
• Demonstrated time‑management and priority‑setting skills
• Track record of performance and good attendance
• Strong sense of personal accountability and achievement of results
• Basic computer skills in a Microsoft Office environment
• Beginner knowledge of machines and tools, including design, uses, repair, and maintenance (preferred)
• Beginner knowledge of shop management systems (preferred)
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A (preferred)
• DOT safety regulated position; regulated tech
• Safety sensitive position; subject to state law regarding age and work hours

• Must obtain CDL within six 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 years

Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification, motor‑vehicle records check, a road test, and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.

• Move heavy‑duty vehicles into or out of yard, wash bay, service shop, or deliver 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; use handheld devices to identify customers and required services.
• Perform multi‑point inspection on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures; check tire pressure and tread, fluid levels, lights, wash windows, change tires, inspect refrigeration units on trucks, and report service or driver issues to shop.
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and policies; perform facility maintenance; perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments. Training includes hands‑on and online training as well as performing tasks learned:
  Service Island training (multi‑point inspection, vehicle fueling and washing, environmental safety & spill response, safe driving, service island organization & cleanliness);
  Technician I training (preventive maintenance, tire and wheel, service bay tool);
  Technician II training (HD electrical, air and hydraulic brakes).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Ryder is an equal‑opportunity employer and a 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, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.