Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced

Penske•Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

As an experienced Technician I at Penske, you perform preventive maintenance and repairs of all levels on a diverse fleet of vehicles. You help customers keep their vehicles safe, maintained, and on the road. The role is a trusted, experienced lead at the location: you work independently on major and minor repairs, perform road tests to diagnose problems, complete maintenance tasks, and informally mentor other technicians while continuing to learn from your manager. The position offers work across multiple types of equipment and manufacturers, with time and resources to complete work properly. Penske provides training on its maintenance processes and technology, continued technician training, and necessary major shop tools. The role requires a flexible schedule and may involve travel within the district to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites. Technicians must work safely in varied weather and non-climate-controlled conditions and comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, and company safety and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
Experienced use of trade tools, including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools.
Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including selecting and using appropriate tools and PPE, machine guarding, and established safe practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a current DOT driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in 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, work the required schedule and at the required location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, and pass a drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
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 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 and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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; replace complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, and other parts 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 a supervisor.
Perform road tests to diagnose problems and complete maintenance tasks.
Informally mentor other technicians and set an example at the location.