Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske • Saint Joseph, MO

67d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a Technician II to perform preventative maintenance and repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles. The role involves working independently on major and minor repairs, conducting road tests to diagnose problems, and completing maintenance tasks. The technician serves as an example to others and informally mentors new technicians while continuing to develop skills through training and guidance from experienced technicians and the manager.

Technicians work on equipment from multiple manufacturers and use Penske’s maintenance processes and technology. The company provides training, necessary major shop tools, and clean facilities, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and allowing technicians enough time to perform work properly. The position is on the first shift, Tuesday through Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical vehicle maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience using trade tools, including diagnostic equipment, hand tools, 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 accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper selection and use of tools and PPE and compliance with machine guarding and safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, 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 are subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites, and to work the required schedule at the required location.
• Willingness to complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening that includes criminal, employment, and education checks, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated position and accept 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 platforms.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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 or troubleshooting major components, including engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• OEM training courses.
• ASE Certification.
• 608/609 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and help 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 components including engines, transmissions, differentials, turbochargers, and fuel system components.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Develop skills through Penske technician training.
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Perform major and minor repairs, road-test vehicles to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Informally mentor new technicians and set an example for other technicians.
• Comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, Penske safety, and maintenance policies and practices.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift premiums
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
• Location and schedule flexibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED