Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske•Duncansville, PA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring a Technician II to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on its fleet of vehicles and help keep customer vehicles safe and roadworthy. The technician works independently on major and minor repairs, performs road tests to diagnose issues, and completes maintenance tasks. The role also includes informally mentoring new technicians and developing skills through training and collaboration with experienced technicians and a manager. The position includes preventive maintenance on truck and trailer equipment, troubleshooting and repairing components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, turbochargers, and fuel system components, and using Penske tools and technology to document, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Technicians work with a variety of OEM equipment in a clean facility, with major shop tools provided. The position is safety-sensitive and DOT-regulated, and requires work in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions. The scheduled shift is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., at 329 Theater Dr, Duncansville, Pennsylvania.

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 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 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 DOT-regulated role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history records from prior employers in the last 3 years.
CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, including to customer yards, nearby locations, and training sites.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening including criminal, employment, and education checks, 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.
Ability to use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated work platforms.
Ability to see and hear to safely 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 to 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 such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
OEM training courses.
ASE Certification.
608/609 certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles to 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.
Perform major and minor repairs, road tests to diagnose problems, and maintenance tasks.
Keep the work area clean and safe.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
Learn new skills through Penske technician training.
Informally mentor new technicians and set an example for them.
Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.