Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske•Atlanta, GA

34d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician II at Penske, you will perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels on a fleet of vehicles, helping customers keep their vehicles in safe operating condition. You are trusted to work independently on major and minor repairs, perform road tests to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks. You will set an example and informally mentor new technicians while continuing to develop your skills through training and collaboration with experienced technicians and your manager. The role provides opportunities to work on a variety of equipment and manufacturers, using Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes, technology, and shop tools. The position emphasizes safety, reliability, clean facilities, and continued technician training. Work may take place in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions, and travel within the district may be required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of practical experience with vehicle maintenance.
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 proper tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain the required driver qualification file, including annual motor vehicle records checks, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last 3 years; CDL holders are also subject to a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening, and pass a drug screening.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
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 working platforms.
Ability to work safely in all weather conditions and see and hear adequately to navigate the workplace.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move 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 such as 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 independently, conduct road tests to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
Set an example and informally mentor new technicians.