Fleet Maintenance Technical Trainer

Ryder System, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Ryder System, Inc. seeks a Technical Trainer to ensure FMS shop employees have the skills for their roles and to drive safety, quality, and efficiency improvements. The role emphasizes training that reduces rework and external costs while aligning with internal equity and market data. Travel is substantial to support maintenance teams across sites.

The position offers comprehensive benefits and a robust 401(k) plan, with compensation set to reflect internal salary ranges and candidate experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; HS diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years experience with heavy duty trucks and components preferred.
• 1+ year managing people and remote personnel preferred.
• 2+ years in transportation industry preferred.
• 1+ year in prior training and development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer training to FMS maintenance employees.
• Coordinate with BU leadership to identify training needs, creation of training schedule, and employee attendance to training session(s).
• Identify, develop, and update current and new training materials and courses.
• Update training records promptly upon course completion.
• Monitor training facilities to ensure high-quality training environments and adequate equipment.
• Communicate the needs of the training center to Operations Leadership.
• Operate as catalyst for Top Technician Recognition Program to improve eligibility and participation.
• Promote and support safety programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Technical aptitude

Presentation skills

Relationship building

Independent work

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

HS Diploma/GED

Job description

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Job Description: Summary

The role of Technical Trainer ensures that each FMS shop employee possesses the necessary skills and knowledge for their role, contributing to maintenance goals, cost control, customer satisfaction, employee growth, and overall productivity. The Technical Trainer ensures that Ryder’s training meets or exceeds internal customer expectations, enabling trainees to reduce rework, breakdowns, and external expenses. Additionally, this role drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency within the FMS maintenance organization.

Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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Essential Functions

• Administer training to FMS maintenance employees.
• Coordinate with BU leadership to identify training needs, creation of training schedule, and employee attendance to training session(s).
• Identify, develop, and update current and new training materials and courses.
• Update training records promptly upon course completion.
• Monitor training facilities to ensure they provide high-quality training environments, are adequately supplied, and equipped to support world-class training.
• Communicate the needs of the training center to Operations Leadership.
• Operate as catalyst for Top Technician Recognition Program to improve eligibility and participation.
• Promote and support safety programs.
• Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Develops and delivers effective presentations.
• Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors).
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred.
• H.S. Diploma/GED, required.
• 3 years or more working with heavy duty trucks, tractors, trailers, refrigeration and related components (diesel engines, transmissions, brakes, power train, etc.), preferred.
• 1 year or more experience in managing people and remote personnel, preferred.
• 2 years or more in transportation industry, preferred.
• 1 year or more in prior training and development experience, preferred.

Travel Greater than 60%

Job Category Training and Development

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At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety. Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.

Compensation Information

The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type.

Pay Type: Salaried Minimum Pay Range: $75K Maximum Pay Range: $75K

Benefits Information

For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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