Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced

Penske•Wilmington, OH

About The Position

Penske is hiring an experienced Technician I to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a varied fleet of trucks and trailers. The position is a senior, independent technician role: the technician handles major and minor repairs, diagnoses issues through road tests, completes maintenance tasks, and informally mentors other technicians while learning from the manager. Penske provides training on its maintenance processes and technology, continuing career training, and necessary major shop tools. The role emphasizes vehicle safety and reliability, clean facilities, and completing work correctly and on time. The technician performs preventive maintenance and repairs with little or no supervision, including troubleshooting and repairing major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials. The role uses Penske tools and technologies for diagnostics and repair documentation, and requires compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance requirements. Work may involve customer vehicles and travel within the district to customer yards and training sites. Technicians must be able to work in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions. The position requires six years of practical truck and tractor-trailer maintenance experience. High school graduation or equivalent and vocational or technical vehicle-repair certification are preferred. Penske offers competitive starting salary, shift premium, career stability and growth opportunities, benefits and time off, training on varied OEM equipment, advanced vehicle maintenance technology, and location and schedule flexibility.

Requirements

Six years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance.
Valid driver’s license required; a CDL is preferred.
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.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to meet the position’s driver qualification requirements, including a current driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records check, DOT physical, and prior-employer safety performance history records request. CDL holders are subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the required location; complete the Penske employment application; undergo background screening, including criminal, past employment, and education checks; and pass a drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position, 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 use hands routinely 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 sufficiently to navigate safely around large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift 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 and troubleshooting major components, including engines, transmissions, and differentials.
OEM training courses.
ASE Certification.
608/609 certifications.
CDL.

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles to ensure they are safe for customers.
Perform preventive maintenance 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 assemblies and components as needed.
Keep the work area clean and safe.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
Learn new skills through Penske technician training.
Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Comply with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE use and established safety practices.
Travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards and training sites.