Diesel Technician III

Penske • Mantua Township, NJ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a Diesel Technician III to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, working with gas and diesel engine vehicles and using Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. The role includes hands-on work with experienced supervisors and master technicians, along with technician training and coaching to support skill development and career growth. Penske provides major shop tools and access to a range of OEM equipment and vehicle maintenance technology.

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 outdoors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Ability to perform all work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required by the role, including annual motor vehicle records checks, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history 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 work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete an employment application; submit to background screening, drug screening, and a physical as required by the DOT; and potentially travel within the nearby geography for training.
• 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 use hands routinely to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated work platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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 help ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component 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.

Benefits

• Shift premiums: $3.00 for second shift and $4.00 for third shift.
• Competitive starting pay of $27.75 per hour.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including substantial time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• 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