Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced

Penske•Hayward, CA

16d•$51•Onsite

About The Position

As an experienced Technician at Penske, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road. As a Technician I at Penske, you are a respected, experienced lead at your location—a master technician. You set an example and informally mentor others while learning from your manager. You are trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems and completing maintenance tasks. Penske offers advanced vehicle maintenance technology and strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment. Penske's Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider. The company takes pride in how clean its facilities are, and provides all the necessary major shop tools. This is a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth.

Requirements

6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance
Valid driver’s license required
The ability to solve problems
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team
Willing to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
Basic computer skills
The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers’ yards, close geographical area and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education) and pass a drug screening
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
Specialized training and experience in the diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred)
Experienced using all tools of the trade (including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools)
CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
Keeping your work area clean and safe
Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
Learning new skills through Penske’s technician training
Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor