Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Ashland, VA

15d • $22 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of gas- and diesel-engine vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road while learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology. The role includes hands-on coaching and industry-certified training while working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians. Penske provides major shop tools and a clean facility.

This is a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated position that requires working safely and maintaining a constant state of alertness. The position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, and maintaining a driver qualification file as required for the role. The work is at the specified location, with potential travel within a nearby geographic area for training.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and outdoors.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Meet role-specific DOT driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must also complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Work the required schedule and at the specified location; complete the Penske employment application; submit to background screening, including criminal checks and past employment and education checks; pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT; and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Move frequently; stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated work platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
• See and hear well enough to navigate the workplace safely around moving large trucks.
• 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.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Partner with the manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

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 lots of time off.
• Strong training on a variety of OEM equipment, including Penske’s Technician Certification Program, which is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Major shop tools provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed