Diesel Mechanic Trainee Entry Level

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 68,053,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

401(k) company match

PPE & boot allowance

On-the-job training

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions seeks a Diesel Technician Trainee in Cape Girardeau, MO. This entry role offers on‑the‑job training, no experience required, and a path to professional certification.

You will work second shift (1:30 pm–10:00 pm) on heavy duty vehicles, with benefits after 30 days and opportunities for advancement within a supportive shop environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Zero to one year of mechanical experience working with diesel engines is preferred.
• Proficiency in English written and verbal communication is required.

Responsibilities

• Move heavy duty vehicles and fuel using proper safety procedures.
• Perform multi-point inspections and report issues to the shop.
• Maintain fuel island area and inventory, with basic shop duties.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Computer basics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office basics

Job description

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Cape Girardeau, Missouri - providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits.

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Cape Girardeau, Missouri - providing a stable company for your career with weekly pay and excellent benefits. If You're Interested in Starting a new Career then Ryder is Looking for YOU!

• Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week
• Hourly Pay:$23.75 per hour
• Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700
• Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year
• Schedule: Monday–Friday Weekends OFF
• Hours: Second Shift 1:30 pm – 10:00 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 increases401 (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

Requirements

• 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

Regulated Tech

• 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

Important Note:

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.

Responsibilities

• 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