Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee

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Immediately Hiring a Permanent Full Time Diesel Technician Trainee. This role is Entry Level and DOES NOT REQUIRE Experience to be hired.

We will pay you while training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician in Texarkana, AR. If You’re Interested in Starting a new Career then Ryder is Looking for YOU!

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• Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week
• Hourly Pay: $20.91 per hour
• Schedule:
  
  Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours:
  
  Second Shift Monday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Tuesday - Friday 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm

• No Experience Needed
• On the Job Paid Training
• Annual Merit Pay Increases Every Year
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 K etc. Start at 30 Days
• Paid Maternity Leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid Time Off Starts Accruing at DAY ONE with 80 hours per year
• Additional Day Off for U.S. Military Veterans
• 401 K offers a company match
• High valued Stock at 15 % Employee Discount
• PPE, UNIFORMS, AND BOOT ALLOWANCE PROVIDED
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Programs rewards 12 Top Techs each year with Cash Prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician Tuition Repayment Program up to $5,000

• 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
• 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 a 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 inspection on inbound units as required by company policies and procedures; this includes checking vehicle tire pressure and thread, fluid levels, lights, washing vehicle windows, changing tires, inspecting refrigeration units on trucks, and reporting service or driver issues to shop
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and policies; perform some facility maintenance; perform minor maintenance tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments. Training will include hands‑on and online training as…