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Diesel Fuel Island Attendant Entry Level

Ryder System, Inc., Irving, TX, United States


Position Description
Ryder is hiring a Diesel Technician Trainee in Irving, Texas—offering weekly pay, excellent benefits, and a technical career you can feel good about.

We pay you while you train to become a Ryder Diesel Mechanic Technician.

Pay & Schedule

Hourly Pay: $18.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday and every other week Saturday, with Wednesday and Sunday off

Hours: Second Shift – Weekdays 12:00 pm – 8:30 pm; Saturday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Benefits

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

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Zero to one 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

Work independently 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 years

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 handheld 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 tread, 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, 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.

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