Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Fort Pierce, FL

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician/Mechanic III performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a range of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles in Penske’s fleet. The role helps keep vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road by completing maintenance and repairs, including basic diagnostics, tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance.

The technician works with experienced supervisors and master technicians, learning Penske’s maintenance processes, technology, and repair practices through training and hands-on coaching. The position uses Penske-provided tools and technologies and involves work on varied equipment and vehicle manufacturers. It is a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role requiring safe work practices and compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske policies.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to solve problems.
• 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 appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and safe practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the driving-related requirements for the role, including maintaining a driver qualification file, an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting 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 the DOT, and potentially travel within the nearby area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in this DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position, accepting 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 to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and 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.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program.
• 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