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Trainee roles are among the most OPT-friendly positions available, as many employers structure them specifically around recent graduates developing hands-on skills. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your degree qualifies) gives you enough runway to complete a full training cycle and transition into a full-time role.
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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: Morton MA
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 1:00pm to 9:30pm
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.
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:
$61K
Maximum Pay Range:
$61K
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.
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: Morton MA
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Hours: 1:00pm to 9:30pm
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.
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:
$61K
Maximum Pay Range:
$61K
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.
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 OPT Sponsorship as a Trainee
Confirm the role qualifies as a specialty occupation
Trainee positions vary widely. Make sure the role requires your specific degree field to avoid DSO complications. Roles with vague requirements like 'any bachelor's degree accepted' may not support a future H-1B visa petition from the same employer.
Apply for STEM OPT extension before your 12 months expire
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, file your STEM OPT extension at least 90 days before your initial OPT expires. Your employer must be E-Verify enrolled and sign a formal training plan on Form I-983.
Ask about the employer's H-1B sponsorship history early
Many trainee programs are designed as pipelines to full-time employment. Ask directly during interviews whether the company has sponsored H-1B visas for trainees before. Past sponsorship is the strongest indicator they'll do it again.
Get your training plan in writing before your start date
STEM OPT requires a formal training plan tied to your degree. Having this documented from day one protects you if your employer changes managers or restructures. It also strengthens your USCIS record if your extension is ever audited.
Track your OPT start date against the role's training timeline
Some trainee programs run 18 to 24 months. Map your OPT authorization window against the full program timeline before accepting an offer so you understand exactly when you'll need H-1B sponsorship or another status change.
Target companies with established graduate training programs
Large employers in finance, consulting, engineering, and technology run structured trainee cohorts with dedicated HR processes. These organizations typically have immigration counsel on retainer and are more familiar with OPT documentation requirements than smaller employers.
Trainee OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a trainee on OPT?
Yes, as long as the trainee role is directly related to your degree field. OPT authorizes you to work in a position that uses the knowledge and skills from your program of study. A computer science graduate working as a software engineering trainee qualifies. A business graduate in a general administrative trainee role may face scrutiny depending on how the job is defined.
Does a trainee role count toward my STEM OPT extension requirements?
It can, but the employer must be enrolled in E-Verify and the role must provide practical training in your STEM field. You'll also need to complete Form I-983 with your employer, outlining specific learning objectives tied to your degree. Generic trainee programs without clear ties to a STEM discipline may not satisfy USCIS requirements for the extension.
What if my trainee program ends before my OPT authorization expires?
If you complete the program and transition into a direct employment role with the same employer, your OPT authorization continues as long as the new role still relates to your degree. If the program ends without a full-time offer, you enter the standard 60-day grace period. You cannot begin working for a new employer until you update your SEVIS record and your DSO authorizes the change.
How do I find trainee jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and lists trainee positions from employers familiar with OPT work authorization. Filtering by visa sponsorship compatibility saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering authorization issues late in the process. Browse Migrate Mate to find verified OPT-friendly trainee openings across industries.
Will working as a trainee help me qualify for H-1B sponsorship later?
It depends on how the role is classified. Trainee positions that clearly require a specific bachelor's degree field support the specialty occupation argument needed for an H-1B petition. If the role involved broad generalist work across departments, USCIS may question whether it meets the specialty occupation threshold. Document your degree-specific responsibilities throughout the program to build a strong record for any future petition.