Diesel Technician Trainee: Paid Training, 1st Shift

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 37,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Tool reimbursement

On-the-job training

Medical after 30 days

401(k) match

PPE provided

Boot allowance

Paid training

Merit pay increases

Stock discount

Tuition reimbursement

Paid maternity leave

Job summary

Ryder in Lakewood, New Jersey, is hiring a Diesel Tech Trainee to train into a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician role. The program offers on-the-job training, a first shift schedule, and weekly pay while you learn.

You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art diagnostics and heavy-duty vehicles, with benefits after 30 days and opportunities for advancement, merit increases, and vendor discounts.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Move heavy duty vehicles and wash them in bays, following safety policies.
• Fuel diesel, natural gas, and hybrid vehicles and record activity; manage DEF inventories.
• Perform multi-point inspections and report issues to shop.
• Maintain fuel island and perform minor facility maintenance.
• Complete Technician Training Development Program requirements.
• Participate in tiered Technician Training (Service Island, 6S, Preventive Maintenance).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Technical aptitude

Time management

Attendance

Team player

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma

CDL Class A

Tools

Microsoft Office

Shop management systems

Job description

Ryder in Lakewood, New Jersey, is hiring a Diesel Tech Trainee to train into a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician role. The program offers on-the-job training, a first shift schedule, and weekly pay while you learn.

You will gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art diagnostics and heavy-duty vehicles, with benefits after 30 days and opportunities for advancement, merit increases, and vendor discounts.