Tech Trainee

**Job Description**:
**The first step to becoming a mechanic**

**Ryder's Technician Trainee program is a hands on way to learn on the job.**

**Rotating Shift: Monday to Friday. 2 weeks of days, followed by 2 weeks of afternoons.**

**$20 per hour.**

**Full Health and Retirement Benefits available.**

The Technician Trainee (TT) role is a developmental position intended to familiarize a new employee with the Technician role while working as a Service Employee and is enrolled in Ryder's 18 month Technical Training Developmental Program.

**Essential Functions**

- 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:o 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)o Technician I Training: Preventive Maintenance Tire and Wheel Service Bay Toolo Technician II Training: HD Electrical
- Air and Hydraulic Brakes

**Additional Responsibilities**

- Performs other duties as assigned

**Skills and Abilities**

- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Proficient in English written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates customer service skills
- Possesses strong technical aptitude.
- Ability to learn to use and maintain equipment and machinery (preferred)
- Quickly troubleshoot and resolve problems (preferred)
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
- Demonstrates 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
- Ability to professionally represent Ryder and competently engage both Ryder employees as well as customers

**Qualifications**

- H.S. diploma/GED preferred
- 0 to One (1) year Related work experience preferred
- Valid Commercial Driver License (CDL) CLASS A, prefered

**Travel**: None

**Safety Sensitive**

Yes

Minimum age requirements and work hours will be determined by State Law

**DOT Regulated**: Regulated Tech

**Job Category**: Maintenance Support

**Compensation Information**:
**Pay Type**:
Hourly

Minimum Pay Range:
$20

Maximum Pay Range:
$20

Ryder is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Authorization to Work in Canada:
As part of our commitment to compliance with employment and immigration laws, all applicants must have valid legal authorization to work in Canada. Maintaining this authorization is the responsibility of every employee and is a condition of continued employment.

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