Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Owensboro, Kentucky - 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 Owensboro, Kentucky. If You're Interested in Starting a new Career then Ryder is Looking for YOU!

• Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week

• Hourly Pay:$22.90 per hour

• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday Weekends OFF

• Hours:
  
  First Shift 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

We provide the best State-of-the-Art Diagnostics and Tools to all Ryder Maintenance Repair Mechanics who work on Heavy Duty Vehicles

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

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.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

• 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

• 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

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.

• 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…