Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske • Chesapeake, VA

7d • $28 - $30 • 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, conducting road tests to diagnose problems, completing maintenance tasks, and informally mentoring newer technicians. Technicians work on a variety of equipment and use Penske tools and technology to diagnose, research, document, and complete repairs. Penske provides training on its maintenance processes and technology, career development, and necessary major shop tools.

The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. The technician must comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. Travel within the district may be required, including to customer yards and training sites. The work may take place in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions.

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 selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last 3 years.
• For CDL holders, completion of a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule and location, complete an employment application, submit to background screening, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, and to accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Daily use of 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.
• 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 lift or move up to 100 pounds; ability to 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 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, road-test vehicles to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Informally mentor new technicians.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums for second shift ($3), third shift ($4), and weekends ($2).
• 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.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Necessary major shop tools provided.

What This Job Offers

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