Diesel Technician III

Penske • Milford, DE

77d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician III performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on Penske fleet vehicles to help ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for customers. The role includes working on different types of equipment and vehicle makes, using Penske tools and technologies, and completing basic diagnostics and repairs on gas and diesel engine vehicles. Technicians work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians and receive training, hands-on coaching, and opportunities to develop their skills and career.

The position is based at 620 Marshall Street, Milford, Delaware 19963. It is a DOT-regulated or company-designated safety-sensitive role that requires safe working practices, compliance with applicable DOT and OSHA requirements, and responsibility for personal and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems and work comfortably with tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and outdoors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Ability to meet the role’s driving-related DOT requirements, including maintaining a current driver qualification file, completing a DOT physical, and providing required motor vehicle records and safety performance history information. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete an employment application and background screening, pass required drug screening and physical examinations, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to move frequently, 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 safely navigate a workplace where large trucks move frequently.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and to 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.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, conducting some electrical system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to learn new skills through Penske technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use and established safety practices.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary of $24.00.
• Shift premiums of $3.00 for second shift and $4.00 for third shift.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Major shop tools provided.

What This Job Offers

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