Fleet Maintenance Technical Trainer

Ryder System, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 67,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health and welfare benefits

Paid time off for vacation

401(k) retirement savings plan

Job summary

A national transportation firm located in Texas is seeking a Technical Trainer to ensure FMS maintenance employees are equipped with necessary skills. The role involves administering training, managing training schedules, and developing training materials to enhance safety and efficiency. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, technical aptitude, and experience in the transportation industry. The position offers a competitive salary of $75,000 and provides comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years working with heavy-duty trucks, tractors, trailers, and related components preferred.
• 1+ year managing people and remote personnel preferred.
• 2+ years in transportation industry preferred.
• 1+ year in training and development experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer training to FMS maintenance employees.
• Coordinate with BU leadership to create training schedules.
• Identify and develop training materials.
• Update training records promptly.
• Monitor training facilities and ensure quality.
• Operate as catalyst for Top Technician Recognition Program.
• Promote safety programs.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong technical aptitude

Effective presentations

Maintain professional relationships

Work independently and as part of a team

Multi-tasking and time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

H.S. Diploma/GED

Job description

Summary

This role 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.

Job Description

The Technical Trainer administers training to FMS maintenance employees. The role coordinates with BU leadership to identify training needs, creates training schedules, and manages employee attendance to training sessions. It identifies, develops, and updates current and new training materials and courses, and updates training records promptly upon course completion. The trainer ensures training facilities provide high‑quality environments, supplies, and equipment to support world‑class training, and communicates the needs of the training center to Operations Leadership. The trainer operates as a catalyst for the Top Technician Recognition Program to improve eligibility and participation, and promotes and supports safety programs.

Essential Functions

• Administer training to FMS maintenance employees.
• Coordinate with BU leadership to identify training needs, create training schedule, and manage employee attendance to training sessions.
• 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.

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

$75,000.

Maximum Pay Range

$75,000.

Benefits Information

Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, including 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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.

Security Notice For Applicants

Ryder will only communicate with an applicant directly from an @ryder.com email address and will never conduct an interview online through a chat‑type forum, messaging app (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), or via an online questionnaire. During an interview, Ryder will never ask for any form of payment or banking details and will never solicit personal information outside of the formal submitted application through www.ryder.com/careers. Should you have any questions regarding the application process or to verify the legitimacy of an interview or Ryder representative, please contact Ryder at [e-mail] or 800‑793‑3754.

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