Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Main Responsibilities

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Doing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—and completing vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license

Benefits

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit https://penske.jobs/benefits/.

Pay and Schedule

• Starting salary: $26.50 per hour
• Shift Differential: $3.00 per hour for second shift start times after 11am, $4.00 per hour for third shift start time after 9pm

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30pm

Physical Requirements

• Moves frequently, stands, walks, climbs, bends, sits for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period
• Uses hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls
• Must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms
• Regularly lifts and/or moves up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 100lbs/45kg
• Pushes/pulls truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds