Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•Wilmington, NC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The job posting is titled “Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level,” but its description is for a Fleet Maintenance Fueler Washer at Penske. The associate fuels and washes vehicles, helps ensure they are ready and safe for the road, and provides a welcoming customer experience. The position offers introductory training in vehicle maintenance processes and technology, with hands-on coaching intended to help build skills and advance toward a technician role. The role also includes readiness inspections, basic maintenance checks, facility upkeep, and training to perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance. It is a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated position that requires compliance with applicable safety and maintenance policies. The work is at the specified Wilmington, North Carolina location and requires the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions. Listed pay is $23.56, with shift differentials of $2.50 for second shift and $3.50 for third shift.

Requirements

High school diploma, equivalent, or prior work experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team.
Ability and willingness to work outside.
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 safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a driver qualification file as required, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records 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 employment application, undergo background screening, pass required drug screening and physical examinations, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, 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 routinely use hands to operate tools or controls.
Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Basic mechanical ability and tool usage.
High school diploma, equivalent, or prior work experience.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and provide a positive experience while fueling and washing vehicles.
Perform vehicle readiness inspections, including checking tires, fluids, and other basic maintenance items.
Help maintain clean and safe facilities for customers and associates.
Build skills through training and hands-on coaching to perform minor repairs, including installing mounted tires, replacing or rotating tires, and preventive maintenance repairs.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, Penske safety, and maintenance policies and practices.