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

Why Penske is for You

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premiums
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
• Location and schedule flexibility

Physical Requirements

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• The associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg
• This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds