Diesel Technician Trainee - Earn While You Learn

Ryder System, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision after 30 days

PTO starting day 1 (up to 80 hours)

401(k) company match

Boot allowance

Tuition repayment up to $5,000

12 weeks paid maternity leave

Safety-first workplace

Top Tech Competition bonus

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Diesel Technician Trainee to join a stable, career‑oriented team. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits after a short period, and on‑the‑job training that grows with you.

You will start with no heavy experience required and progress through the trainee program, earning increases as you advance. The schedule is set, and safety is a top priority as you learn the fundamentals of diesel maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Zero to one year mechanical experience 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
• Ability to troubleshoot quickly and work independently and as a team
• Represent Ryder professionally to customers and employees
• Time management and priority setting skills
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with shop tools and machines

Responsibilities

• Move heavy duty vehicles into or out of yard, wash bay, service shop or delivery to rental shop and fuel vehicles properly
• Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units and report issues
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and assist with facility maintenance
• Attend and complete Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments
• Engage in training modules for Service Island, Technician I/II levels and related tasks
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Shop management systems

Microsoft Office

Hand held devices

Job description

Ryder System, Inc. in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Diesel Technician Trainee to join a stable, career‑oriented team. The role offers weekly pay, excellent benefits after a short period, and on‑the‑job training that grows with you.

You will start with no heavy experience required and progress through the trainee program, earning increases as you advance. The schedule is set, and safety is a top priority as you learn the fundamentals of diesel maintenance.