Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Penske•South San Francisco, CA

85d•$48 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an experienced Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on truck and trailer equipment. The role is an experienced lead at the location, working independently on major and minor repairs, conducting road tests to diagnose issues, and completing maintenance tasks. The Technician I sets an example and informally mentors others while learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology. The work involves varied equipment from multiple manufacturers, with a focus on safety, reliability, and completing work properly. Penske provides major shop tools, technician training, and opportunities for career development. The position is based at 62 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $47.51–$50.51 per hour, and the posting advertises a $5,000 sign-on bonus. The role is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive and requires alert, safe work. It involves working in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions, with frequent movement around large trucks.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance.
Valid driver’s license.
Experience using tools of the trade, including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools.
Ability to solve problems.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions.
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, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including customers’ yards, nearby areas, and training sites; work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete the employment application; submit to background screening; and pass a drug screening.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
Ability to routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated work platforms.
Ability to see and hear to safely navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
Specialized training and experience diagnosing or troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
OEM training courses.
ASE Certification.
608/609 certifications.
Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles to ensure they are safe for customers.
Perform preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.
Repair and troubleshoot major components, including engines, transmissions, and differentials; replace complete assemblies, turbochargers, and fuel system components as needed.
Keep the work area clean and safe.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
Learn new skills through Penske technician training.
Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Informally mentor others and set an example at the location.
Conduct road tests to diagnose problems and complete maintenance tasks.