Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Location: 7647 Betti Ln NE, Lacey, WA 98516 | Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

About the role

As a Technician at Penske, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best-maintained fleet in the industry, helping customers keep their vehicles safe and on the road. No two days are the same — you’ll work on many types of equipment from multiple manufacturers, not just one. Safety and reliability are top priorities, and you’ll learn alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians using Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes and cutting-edge technology. The company provides industry-certified training (Penske’s Technician Certification Program is a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider), all necessary major shop tools, and clean facilities. This role suits those mechanically inclined or with vehicle repair training who want a stable career with growth opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for customers
• Use Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Perform preventative maintenance: replace or rotate tires, lubricate and replace vehicle components, perform electrical system repairs, and maintain cooling systems on gas and diesel engine vehicles
• Partner with your manager to learn new skills through Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift premiums
• Career stability and opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including generous 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

Qualifications

• 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
• Problem-solving ability and comfort using tools
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Basic computer skills
• Must understand and comply with Penske management instructions, guidelines, rules, and regulations
• Must perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct selection and use of tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practices
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function
• Position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles; regulated by DOT and requires a current driver qualification file (annual MVR check, DOT Physical, Safety Performance History records from prior employers in last 3 years)
• CDL holders: DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA Clearinghouse review
• Willingness to work required schedule, work at the specific location, complete Penske employment application, submit to background screening (criminal, past employment, education), pass DOT drug screen and physical, and potential travel within near geography for training
• Position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive; must work in constant state of alertness and safely; accept responsibility for own safety and safety of others

Physical Requirements

• Frequent movement: stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods throughout scheduled shift
• Routine daily use of hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated working platforms
• Ability to safely work in all weather conditions
• Must see and hear well to safely navigate environment with frequent large truck movement
• Regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs (23 kg); occasionally lift/move up to 100 lbs (45 kg)
• Push/pull truck tires regularly exceeding 100 pounds

Pay

$32.59 per hour