Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee

Position Description

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 Lakeland, Florida. If you’re interested in starting a new career, Ryder is looking for you!

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• Diesel Tech Trainee Positions: paid each week
• Hourly pay: $22.14 per hour
• Certification bonus of $100 for each new ASE certification obtained (up to $700)
• Quarterly bonus: up to $500 every quarter – four times per year
• Schedule:
  
  Tuesday – Saturday
• Hours:
  
  Second shift – Tuesday to Thursday 3:00 pm–11:30 pm, Friday 12:00 pm–8:30 pm, Saturday 6:30 am–3:30 pm

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• No experience needed
• On‑job paid training
• Annual merit‑pay increases every year
• Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) etc. start at 30 days
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave for qualifying employees (eligibility requirements, including work tenure, apply)
• Paid time off starts accruing on day one – 80 hours per year
• Additional day off for U.S. military veterans
• 401(k) company match
• High‑valued stock at 15% employee discount
• PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance provided
• Ryder Top Technician Recognition Program rewards the top 12 techs each year with cash prizes from $250 to $50,000
• Technician tuition repayment program up to $5,000

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• 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 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 troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly (preferred)
• Work independently and as a member of a team
• Represent Ryder professionally and engage both Ryder employees and customers competently
• 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 design, use, 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 a 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 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 with 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 handheld 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 tread, fluid…