Diesel Technician III

Penske • Burlington, NJ

19d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a Diesel Technician III to maintain and repair its fleet of vehicles and help customers keep their vehicles safe and on the road. The technician performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of equipment and vehicle makes, using Penske tools, technologies, and diagnostic processes. The role includes working on gas and diesel engine vehicles and completing repairs involving tires, lubrication, vehicle components, electrical systems, and cooling systems.

Technicians work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians and receive industry-certified training, hands-on coaching, and opportunities to develop their skills and career. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. The technician must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, maintain a state of alertness, and take responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others. The role is based at 513 Elbow Lane, Burlington, NJ 08016.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and outside.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the role's driver qualification requirements, including a current driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records check, successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in the last three years.
• For CDL holders, completion of a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and DOT-required physical, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to use hands routinely and daily 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 sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and 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.
• 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, vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to learn new skills through 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 and use appropriate tools and personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive starting pay of $27.12 per hour.
• Shift premiums: $2.00 for second shift and $3.00 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed