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The Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Manager Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental Management. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. In this role, you will acquire proven industry knowledge, skills and resources to develop your operations & fleet maintenance background. We allow you to carve out your own career path and promote from within, based on performance. The ideal path of progression in this role is an Ops Supervisor.
Now hiring individuals that are interested in working in the transportation industry. This job is an opportunity to learn how to manage a heavy-duty truck repair shop while being paid to train!
This job requires a completed 4-year college degree!
Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
Salary: Paid weekly
Work schedules are subject to change as the trainee progresses in the program.
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
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.
If you're motivated, coachable, and looking for a fast paced, inclusive environment, you've come to the right place. Competitive pay & fast growth, full benefits package, 401k employer match, PTO, and a discount on shares!
At Ryder, we are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and have a dedicated careers site of all our currently open positions available at our careers site. We take the security of everyone’s personal information very seriously and are dedicated to securing and protecting any information provided to us. This is why, we only accept employment applications through our official careers site. You may receive phone calls, text messages, or emails that appear to be from Ryder or other trusted organizations, but it is important that you remain vigilant when responding to these as they may be scams in which fraudsters try to obtain your personal information for malicious purposes (known as “Phishing”). While we may call you to verify information you have provided in your application, we will never ask for sensitive personal information from you via email, end user messaging applications such as WhatsApp messenger, Signal messenger, or via text message. If you are asked to provide personal information, click on a link, or navigate to a website other than the official Ryder website, or download any mobile applications to communicate with our careers team, DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER. End the call or exit the website as this is very likely a scam.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the 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:
$58K
Maximum Pay Range:
$60K
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 our careers site.
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:
Summary
The Operations Management Trainee will support the shop management process and assist in cost savings, customer retention, and metric-based initiatives. This requires the Manager Trainee to work cross functionally across Operations, Asset Management, Sales, Quality, and Rental Management. This program is fast-paced and touches every aspect of the business unit. In this role, you will acquire proven industry knowledge, skills and resources to develop your operations & fleet maintenance background. We allow you to carve out your own career path and promote from within, based on performance. The ideal path of progression in this role is an Ops Supervisor.
Now hiring individuals that are interested in working in the transportation industry. This job is an opportunity to learn how to manage a heavy-duty truck repair shop while being paid to train!
This job requires a completed 4-year college degree!
Location: Newark, NJ
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 2:00pm to 10:30pm
Salary: Paid weekly
Work schedules are subject to change as the trainee progresses in the program.
Salary is determined based on internal equity; internal salary ranges; market data/ranges; applicant’s skills; prior relevant experience; certain degrees or certifications, etc.
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.
If you're motivated, coachable, and looking for a fast paced, inclusive environment, you've come to the right place. Competitive pay & fast growth, full benefits package, 401k employer match, PTO, and a discount on shares!
At Ryder, we are always looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and have a dedicated careers site of all our currently open positions available at our careers site. We take the security of everyone’s personal information very seriously and are dedicated to securing and protecting any information provided to us. This is why, we only accept employment applications through our official careers site. You may receive phone calls, text messages, or emails that appear to be from Ryder or other trusted organizations, but it is important that you remain vigilant when responding to these as they may be scams in which fraudsters try to obtain your personal information for malicious purposes (known as “Phishing”). While we may call you to verify information you have provided in your application, we will never ask for sensitive personal information from you via email, end user messaging applications such as WhatsApp messenger, Signal messenger, or via text message. If you are asked to provide personal information, click on a link, or navigate to a website other than the official Ryder website, or download any mobile applications to communicate with our careers team, DO NOT GO ANY FURTHER. End the call or exit the website as this is very likely a scam.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for the 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:
$58K
Maximum Pay Range:
$60K
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 our careers site.
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 J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Trainee
Build a structured training plan first
Before approaching host employers, draft a detailed training plan outlining your learning objectives by phase. Designated sponsors like Cultural Vistas require this document before issuing your DS-2019, and employers use it to assess whether they can meet the program's structured supervision requirements.
Verify your eligibility window before applying
The J-1 Trainee category requires either a degree plus one year of related work experience abroad, or five years of work experience in your field. Confirm which pathway you qualify under before targeting host employers, since mismatched applications stall at the sponsor review stage.
Target employers with J-1 hosting history
Use Migrate Mate to search for U.S. employers who have previously hosted J-1 Trainees, so you're not starting the conversation from scratch. Employers already familiar with DS-2019 requirements, training plan supervision, and the 30-day grace period move through sponsor onboarding significantly faster.
Clarify the two-year home residency requirement early
Some J-1 Trainees are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement, which affects future visa eligibility including H-1B visa and green cards. Check your DS-2019 and passport for a 212(e) notation before accepting a placement, not after.
Confirm the host employer will sign program documents
Your designated sponsor issues the DS-2019, but the host employer must co-sign the training plan and agree to workplace monitoring visits or check-ins required under J-1 regulations. Get written confirmation of this commitment from the employer before the sponsor begins processing.
Time your application around program length limits
The J-1 Trainee program allows a maximum of 18 months, with an extension available to 24 months for hospitality and tourism fields. Structure your training plan phases to use this window strategically, ensuring your core objectives are achievable within the initial 18-month authorization.
Trainee J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to Trainee roles?
The J-1 Trainee category is designed for professionals who have either a degree plus at least one year of work experience in their field outside the U.S., or five or more years of relevant work experience. It is distinct from the J-1 Intern category, which is reserved for current students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a Trainee position?
Your visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas, AIPT, or InterExchange, not your host employer. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues your DS-2019 form, and monitors program compliance. Your host employer is the company where you train, but they are not your legal visa sponsor under J-1 regulations.
How do I find U.S. employers open to hosting J-1 Trainees?
Many employers are unfamiliar with J-1 Trainee requirements until a candidate introduces them. Migrate Mate lets you search for U.S. roles and employers with J-1 sponsorship alignment, so you can focus outreach on hosts already open to the program structure. Approaching employers with a draft training plan and a designated sponsor identified in advance significantly improves your success rate.
Can I change host employers during my J-1 Trainee program?
Changing host employers mid-program requires your designated sponsor's approval and a revised training plan that reflects the new work site. The State Department must be notified through your sponsor, and the new employer must meet the same hosting and supervision standards as the original. Gaps between host placements can put your J-1 status at risk, so coordinate with your sponsor before making any change.
Does the J-1 Trainee visa come with a two-year home residency requirement?
Some J-1 Trainees are subject to the two-year home-country physical presence requirement under INA Section 212(e), which requires returning to your home country for two years before applying for certain U.S. visas, including H-1B or a green card. Whether it applies depends on your country of nationality, source of program funding, and field of training. Your DS-2019 will indicate if the requirement applies, and Migrate Mate can help you identify employers experienced with this consideration.