Collision Repair Specialist - All Levels

Penske•Portland, OR

13d•$28 - $39

About The Position

As an experienced Collision Repair Specialist with Penske, you’ll use industry-leading technology, repair techniques, and diagnostic equipment to return customers’ trucks and trailers to high-quality operating condition. You’ll perform minor and major collision repairs and maintenance, with opportunities to work on a variety of equipment and continue learning through in-house training. Penske notes that it was the first in the industry to become I-CAR Gold certified and provides time to complete repairs properly. The role includes collision repair work across truck and trailer systems, including cab and sheet metal, fiberglass, composites, welding and fabrication, frames, suspension, boxes, air conditioning, electrical, brakes, cooling systems, and surface preparation and painting. The specialist identifies required parts and warrantable repairs, maintains a safe and orderly work area, and road-tests vehicles when needed. Work is performed with little or no supervision and in a timely, efficient manner. This is a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive position. The associate must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance requirements and remain alert to protect their own safety and the safety of others. Driving Penske and customer vehicles requires a current driver qualification file, including annual MVR checks, a completed DOT physical, and safety-performance-history requests from prior employers. CDL holders are also subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review. Travel, the required schedule and location, a background investigation, and drug screening are required. Penske describes a supportive team culture and offers career stability, growth opportunities, advanced vehicle maintenance technology, competitive salary and incentives, and benefits that include substantial time off.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Specialized training and experience repairing and refinishing all series of trucks and trailers.
Proficiency with trade tools, including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools.
Valid driver's license.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Ability to perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required for driving Penske and customer vehicles; this includes an annual MVR check, a completed DOT physical, and safety-performance-history records requests from prior employers for the last three years.
For CDL holders, completion of DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete the Penske employment application, and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive role.
Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
Ability to use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace where large trucks move frequently.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical school education.

Responsibilities

Perform truck and trailer collision repair and maintenance at all levels, including cab and sheet metal repair, fiberglass repair, composite bonding and repair, welding and fabrication, frame straightening and alignment, suspension repair and alignment, box repair or replacement, air-conditioning systems, electrical, brake and cooling systems, surface preparation, and paint mixing, tinting, and blending.
Identify the parts required to repair disassembled truck and trailer units.
Identify warrantable repairs and document them on repair orders.
Maintain the appearance and safety of the work area.
Road-test vehicles when necessary.
Perform duties with little or no supervision in a timely and efficient manner.
Follow DOT, OSHA, Penske safety, and maintenance policies and other instructions and guidelines established by Penske management.
Complete other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.