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Build the Skills. Lead the Operation. Drive the Results.
About This Opportunity
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt immediately, the Ryder Operations Management Trainee program was built for you. This is a cross-functional, hands-on training experience that positions you to lead at the intersection of operations, customer success, and business performance.
As an Operations Management Trainee, you’ll work across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental — developing a well-rounded business foundation while contributing to real cost savings, customer retention, and metric-driven results from day one.
What You’ll Experience
This program gives you broad, meaningful exposure across every key pillar of the business:
- Operations Management – Oversee technician work planning, PM scheduling, vehicle status, and maintenance processes that keep the business running efficiently
- Customer Relationship Management – Be the face of Ryder for your customers — proactively managing accounts, resolving issues, and driving satisfaction
- Asset & Fleet Management – Coordinate rental and lease utilization to maximize asset performance without compromising customer commitments
- Sales Collaboration – Partner with the sales team on customer calls to support new business development and deepen existing relationships
- Financial Acumen – Manage running costs and maintenance overheads, learning how operational decisions directly impact the bottom line
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Work alongside Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to deliver results as one team
Why Ryder?
Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career — it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity, and its commitment to people:
- One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
- America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
- World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
- Overdrive Award – General Motors
- Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
- Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
- Top Women to Watch in Transportation
- Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon
We’re also committed to a greener future — Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States.
Hear directly from the people who work here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0
Essential Functions
- Responsible for customer relationship activities by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction
- Coordinate with the rental department to ensure maximum utilization without compromising lease customers
- Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased customer satisfaction
- Manage running costs and maintenance overheads; ensure policy and processes are followed to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead
- Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction
- Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up, breakdowns, and vehicle status updates; oversee Technician work planning for efficiency, training, and flexibility
Additional Responsibilities
- Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
- Instills commitment to organizational goals, Required
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills; able to prioritize work, Required
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
- Strong mechanical skills, Required
- Effective interpersonal skills; excellent influencing skills, Required
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Required.
- 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience, Preferred.
- Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced, Required.
- Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner, Required.
Job Category: Operations and Support
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$60,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include 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.
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 a [@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 careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
Job Description:
Build the Skills. Lead the Operation. Drive the Results.
About This Opportunity
If you’re looking for a role where no two days are the same and your impact is felt immediately, the Ryder Operations Management Trainee program was built for you. This is a cross-functional, hands-on training experience that positions you to lead at the intersection of operations, customer success, and business performance.
As an Operations Management Trainee, you’ll work across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental — developing a well-rounded business foundation while contributing to real cost savings, customer retention, and metric-driven results from day one.
What You’ll Experience
This program gives you broad, meaningful exposure across every key pillar of the business:
- Operations Management – Oversee technician work planning, PM scheduling, vehicle status, and maintenance processes that keep the business running efficiently
- Customer Relationship Management – Be the face of Ryder for your customers — proactively managing accounts, resolving issues, and driving satisfaction
- Asset & Fleet Management – Coordinate rental and lease utilization to maximize asset performance without compromising customer commitments
- Sales Collaboration – Partner with the sales team on customer calls to support new business development and deepen existing relationships
- Financial Acumen – Manage running costs and maintenance overheads, learning how operational decisions directly impact the bottom line
- Cross-Functional Leadership – Work alongside Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to deliver results as one team
Why Ryder?
Ryder isn’t just a great place to grow your career — it’s a company that has been recognized time and again for excellence, integrity, and its commitment to people:
- One of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America – Newsweek
- America’s Best Large Employers – Forbes
- World’s Most Admired Companies – Fortune Magazine
- Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation – Women in Trucking
- Overdrive Award – General Motors
- Food Logistics’ Top 3PL Award – SDC EXEC
- Reader’s Choice Excellence Awards – Inbound Logistics
- Top Women to Watch in Transportation
- Supplier Environmental Excellence Award – Verizon
We’re also committed to a greener future — Ryder operates the largest electric vehicle (EV) fleet footprint in the United States.
Hear directly from the people who work here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usBbl6L1V6E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b24PFgxvVS0
Essential Functions
- Responsible for customer relationship activities by providing quality customer interface, proactive customer management, issue resolution, and customer satisfaction
- Coordinate with the rental department to ensure maximum utilization without compromising lease customers
- Partner with Sales staff on customer calls for new business and increased customer satisfaction
- Manage running costs and maintenance overheads; ensure policy and processes are followed to optimize running costs and maintenance overhead
- Accountable for coordinating with Maintenance, Asset Management, Sales, and Marketing to ensure customer satisfaction
- Ensure accurate PM scheduling and follow up, breakdowns, and vehicle status updates; oversee Technician work planning for efficiency, training, and flexibility
Additional Responsibilities
- Relocation within the business unit at the conclusion of the training program is required
- Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
- Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices, Required
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Required
- Instills commitment to organizational goals, Required
- Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills; able to prioritize work, Required
- Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment, Required
- Strong mechanical skills, Required
- Effective interpersonal skills; excellent influencing skills, Required
- Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors), Required
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, Required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree, Required.
- 1 year or more in customer service with issues resolution experience, Preferred.
- Strong PC knowledge/skills to include spreadsheet and word processing software packages Advanced, Required.
- Basic understanding of Business Finance, controls and metrics Beginner, Required.
Job Category: Operations and Support
Our Culture & Commitment:
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
Your Voice. Your Success. The Future We Build Together.
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. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type:
Salaried
Minimum Pay Range:
$55,000
Maximum Pay Range:
$60,000
Benefits Information:
For all Full-time positions only: Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include 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.
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 a [@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 careers@ryder.com or 800-793-3754.
Current Employees:
If you are a current employee at Ryder, please click here to log in to Workday to apply using the internal application process.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Operations Management Trainee
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree field and the trainee role. A business administration or industrial engineering degree maps cleanly; a general studies or unrelated degree creates RFE risk even at sponsoring employers.
Search LCA filings by job code
Operations Management Trainee roles typically file under SOC codes for General and Operations Managers or Management Analysts. Run the OFLC Wage Search by occupation code to identify which employers have certified LCAs for these exact titles in your target metro.
Target rotational program employers on Migrate Mate
Filter for employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in operations and supply chain on Migrate Mate. Companies running multi-rotation trainee programs are structurally more likely to sponsor because they hire cohorts, not one-off placements.
Ask about cap timing before accepting an offer
Most trainee programs start in June or July, but H-1B cap petitions must be filed in April for an October 1 start. Confirm your potential employer's timeline early so a mid-year offer doesn't strand you without valid work authorization.
Check E-Verify enrollment before your final interview
Employers must be E-Verify participants to sponsor H-1B workers. Many smaller regional operations or family-owned manufacturers run structured trainee programs but haven't enrolled, which disqualifies them as sponsors regardless of intent.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
Pull the O*NET profile for Operations Manager or Management Analyst and document the degree requirements listed. This evidence strengthens your employer's LCA and I-129 filing if USCIS issues an RFE questioning whether the trainee role qualifies as a specialty occupation.
H-1B Visa Operations Management Trainee: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Operations Management Trainee role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must demonstrate the position normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as business, industrial engineering, or supply chain management. Generic management trainee roles that accept any degree are vulnerable to RFEs. Employers strengthen the petition by tying the role's duties directly to a specialized degree field in the LCA and I-129 documentation.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Operations Management Trainee positions?
Large manufacturers, third-party logistics providers, and national retail chains with structured rotational programs are the most consistent sponsors. They hire cohorts annually, which makes the sponsorship process repeatable and familiar to their HR teams. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing histories in operations and supply chain roles before applying.
How does a rotational trainee program affect my H-1B petition if I change departments?
H-1B status is tied to the approved job duties and worksite locations listed on the original petition. If a rotation moves you to a substantially different role or a new worksite, your employer may need to file an amended petition with USCIS. Clarify with HR whether each rotation triggers an amendment before your program begins.
Can I start an Operations Management Trainee program on OPT and transfer to H-1B later?
Yes. You can work on OPT or STEM OPT while your employer files an H-1B cap petition. The cap-gap rule extends your OPT authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires after April 1 and your petition is filed and receipt-noticed before your OPT end date. Confirm your employer's willingness to file before OPT runs out.
Does the job title Operations Management Trainee affect prevailing wage level?
Yes. USCIS and DOL use the job title and duties to assign a wage level, and trainee designations often map to Level I, the entry-level prevailing wage. Your employer must certify they will pay at least the Level I wage for your occupation and location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Falling below the prevailing wage invalidates the LCA and the H-1B petition.