Diesel Mechanic Entry Level Trainee

Ryder System • Kalamazoo, MI • 3h ago

Position Description

Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Kalamazoo, MI- offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a Technician career you can feel good about.

We will pay you while training to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician in Kalamazoo, MI.If You're Interested in Starting a new Career then Ryder is Looking for YOU!

Click here to see and hear it from a Ryder Technician Employee:

https://RyderCareers.Video/TechTrainee

Diesel Tech Trainee Positions Pay Each Week

Hourly Pay:?$21.00 per hour

Certification Bonus of $100 for each New ASE Certification Obtained up to $700

Quarterly Bonus: Ryder Pays you up to $500 Every Quarter - Four Times Per Year

Schedule: Monday through Friday Weekends OFF

Hours:Second shift 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm

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All the benefits you expect - without the wait.

No Experience Needed

On the Job Paid Training

Medical, Dental, Vision after 30 days

80 hours PTO your first year, starting Day 1

Yearly merit pay increases

401 (k) company match

PPE, uniforms, and boot allowance

Build your skills - paid training

Safety-first workplace & State-of-the-art equipment

Top Tech Competition: Earn $250 - $50,000 per year

U.S. military veterans - extra paid day off

15% company stock discount

Up to $5,000 in Tech tuition repayment

12 weeks paid maternity leave (subject to specific eligibility criteria, including work tenure)

Employee discounts on tools, vehicles, travel, tech & more

Click Here to See All Ryder Diesel Technician Careers:https://www.ryder.com/careers/diesel-technicians

We want YOU to join our family made up of Proud Women and Men in Logistics who work alongside Military Reserve and Veterans we hire everyday

Let Ryder pay you more and Refer a Future Employee today. We pay Unlimited Bonuses for Hired Employees.

EEO/AA/Female/Minority/Disabled/Veteran

Requirements

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

Workindependently 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

Regulated Tech:

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

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.

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

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.

Posted Date 5 hours ago (6/2/2026 3:04 PM)

Requisition ID 2026-203086

Location (Posting Location) : State/Province MI

Location (Posting Location) : City Kalamazoo

Location (Posting Location) : Postal Code 49001

Category Technicians/Service Employees3

Employment Type Regular - Full Time (4)

Travel Requirements 0-10%

Position Code 1000365

Min Pay USD $21.00/Hr.

Max Pay USD $21.00/Hr.

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