Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee

About This Role

This entry-level Diesel Mechanic Trainee role offers paid on-the-job training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician in La Crosse, WI, with no prior experience required. The position focuses on maintaining and servicing heavy-duty vehicles while learning fundamental mechanical skills.

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
• Record fuel activity and maintain proper fuel and DEF inventories and reconciliation
• Perform multi-point inspection on inbound units
• Maintain fuel island area to Six Sigma standards and policies
• Perform minor facility maintenance tasks as assigned
• Attend and complete all Technician Training Development Program requirements and assessments
• Perform tasks learned during hands-on and online training

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Proficiency in English written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to obtain CDL within 6 months after hire
• Pass a Ryder drug test
• Pass a DOT physical
• Pass a Ryder road test
• Pass a Ryder background and motor vehicle check including drug and alcohol verification from previous employers for the last three (3) years

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Zero to one (1) year mechanical experience working with, and maintaining, primarily diesel engines preferred. No experience is required to be hired.

Nice to Have

• Zero to one (1) year mechanical experience working with, and maintaining, primarily diesel engines
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Strong technical aptitude with ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
• Track record of performance and good attendance
• Strong sense of personal accountability
• Beginner level knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Beginner level knowledge of shop management systems
• Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits