Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Sharonville, OH

97d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, using Penske tools and technology to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work includes tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance.

The technician works alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians and receives hands-on coaching and industry-certified training through Penske’s Technician Certification Program. The role offers exposure to a variety of OEM equipment and vehicle-maintenance technology. The position is based at 2528 Commodity Circle in Cincinnati, Ohio, and has openings on either a second-shift schedule (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m., Sunday–Thursday or Tuesday–Saturday) or a third-shift schedule (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., Sunday night–Thursday night).

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems and work with 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 selection and use of tools and PPE, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the role’s DOT driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and location, complete an employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, while accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and to 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 platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to 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, and to 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 technology to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, conducting some electrical-system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to learn 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: $2.00 for second shift, $3.00 for third shift, and $2.50 for weekend shift.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Major shop tools are provided.

What This Job Offers

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