Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske • Bryan, TX

13d

About The Position

As a Technician II at Penske, you perform preventive maintenance and repairs on a varied fleet of vehicles, helping customers keep their vehicles in safe, reliable operating condition. You work independently on major and minor repairs, perform road tests to diagnose problems, complete maintenance tasks, and may informally mentor newer technicians. Penske provides training in its vehicle maintenance processes and technology, ongoing technician development, and the major shop tools needed for the work.

The role involves servicing truck and trailer equipment, troubleshooting and repairing components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, turbochargers, and fuel systems, and using Penske tools and technologies to document, research, and complete repairs, including basic diagnostics. Technicians are expected to keep their work areas clean and safe and comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, company safety, and maintenance policies.

The posted schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive. It requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, maintaining a current driver qualification file, and working in a variety of weather and shop conditions. Travel within the district may be required.

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 in 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 work safely and remain alert, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, undergo background screening, and pass a drug screening.
• For driving duties, maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, 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.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting; routine use of hands to operate tools or controls; safe work at heights using ladders and elevated platforms; and safe work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough 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 and 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.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Perform major and minor repairs, conduct road tests to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Informally mentor new technicians and set an example for them.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• 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