Diesel Technician Trainee | Paid Training & Growth

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Minneapolis, MN, is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee. This entry-level program pays while you train and offers benefits, with a Monday–Friday schedule and first shift hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm), weekends off.

No experience is required to begin; on-the-job paid training leads to diesel mechanic certification and growth. Benefits include health, PTO, 401(k) matching, uniforms, and safety‑focused work.

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
• 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 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 well as performing tasks learned. Technician Training Development Program will include but is not limited to: Service Island Training: Service Island Multi-point Inspection (includes Hand Held); Vehicle Fueling and Washing; Environmental Safety & Spill Response; Safe Driving; Service Island Organization & Cleanliness (6S Standards); Technician I Training: Preventive Maintenance; Tire and Wheel; Service Bay Tool; Technician II Training: HD Electrical; Air and Hydraulic Brakes;
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Mechanical experience

English communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions in Minneapolis, MN, is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee. This entry-level program pays while you train and offers benefits, with a Monday–Friday schedule and first shift hours (8:00 am–4:30 pm), weekends off.

No experience is required to begin; on-the-job paid training leads to diesel mechanic certification and growth. Benefits include health, PTO, 401(k) matching, uniforms, and safety‑focused work.