Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced

Penske • Waterville, ME

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an experienced Diesel Mechanic/Technician I in Waterville, Maine. The role performs preventive maintenance and repairs on a variety of truck and trailer equipment, helping customers keep vehicles safe and operational. The Technician I is an experienced lead at the location, works independently on major and minor repairs, performs road tests to diagnose problems, and informally mentors others. The technician also learns Penske’s maintenance processes and technology and participates in ongoing training.

The starting pay is $26.50 per hour, with a $3.00-per-hour second-shift differential. Penske provides major shop tools and emphasizes safety, reliability, training, career growth, and work on equipment from a variety of manufacturers. The position is subject to Department of Transportation requirements and is designated safety-sensitive.

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.
• 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 accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years.
• CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites; work the required schedule and at the assigned location; complete an employment application; undergo background screening; and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated, safety-sensitive position, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and to 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 ladders and elevated working platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to regularly push and 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 and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• OEM training courses.
• ASE Certification.
• 608/609 certifications.
• CDL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and 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, and replace complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, and related parts.
• Perform major and minor repairs, road tests, and maintenance tasks.
• 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.
• Informally mentor and set an example for other technicians.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premium.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including substantial time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed