Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level

Penske•Miami, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Technician at Penske, you will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles to help customers keep their vehicles safe and road-ready. You will work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, learning Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes and technology through hands-on coaching and industry-certified training. The role offers exposure to equipment from multiple manufacturers, and Penske provides necessary major shop tools and a clean facility. The position is based at 17301 NW 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, FL 33169, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starting pay is $25.86 per hour, with a CDL differential if applicable.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
Basic mechanical aptitude; 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to solve problems and comfort using tools.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team and outdoors.
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 selection and use, machine guarding, and safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual MVR check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive position, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting; routine use of hands to operate tools or controls; working safely at heights and in all weather conditions; and seeing and hearing well enough to navigate a workplace with moving 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

Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience.
CDL, for which a pay differential may apply.

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles and help ensure they are safe for customers.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log and research work, complete repairs, and perform basic vehicle diagnostics.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, performing some electrical system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
Learn new skills through Penske technician training and hands-on coaching in partnership with a manager.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, Penske safety and maintenance policies, and established safe work practices.