Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•Wilmington, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring for an entry-level Fleet Maintenance Fueler Washer role at 6615 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28405. The associate fuels and washes vehicles, helps ensure they are clean and safe before returning to the road, and provides customer-facing service. The position offers on-the-job training and hands-on coaching in vehicle maintenance, with an opportunity to build skills and advance to a technician role. Pay is listed as $23.56, with shift differentials of $2.50 for second shift and $3.50 for third shift. The role includes vehicle readiness inspections, basic maintenance tasks, and minor repairs. Associates help maintain a clean and safe facility and must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. The position involves driving Penske and customer vehicles and is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive by the company. Penske describes the role as offering career stability, growth opportunities, training, advanced vehicle maintenance technology, schedule and location flexibility, competitive benefits, and time off.

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 accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper selection and use of tools and PPE, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
Maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years.
CDL holders must complete 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, submit to 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, and to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
Ability to routinely use hands 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 in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds; ability to regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Basic mechanical ability and tool usage.

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 keep facilities clean and safe 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.
Drive Penske and customer vehicles as required.
Follow applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.