Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske • Columbia, SC

103d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a Technician II to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on truck and trailer equipment. The role involves working independently on major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems, completing maintenance tasks, and helping keep vehicles safe and operational for customers. Technicians may work on equipment from multiple manufacturers and receive training in Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes and technology. The position also includes informally mentoring new technicians and continuing to develop skills through training and guidance from experienced technicians and managers. Penske provides major shop tools and maintains clean facilities.

The position requires working in non-climate-controlled conditions and in all weather conditions, with travel as necessary within the district. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive. The technician must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, and maintain the required driver qualification file. The work involves frequent movement and physical activity, including working at heights and handling heavy items.

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.
• 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, including appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet DOT driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in 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 travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule and location, complete the Penske employment application, submit to background screening, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive 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 routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated working platforms and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 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 such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• OEM training courses.
• ASE Certification.
• 608/609 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles to 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.
• Learn new skills through Penske technician training.
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Perform major and minor repairs, road-test vehicles to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Informally mentor new technicians.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums for second shift ($2), third shift ($3), and weekends ($2).
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, which is 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