Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level

Penske • Miami, FL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Mechanic III to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a varied fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The role supports customers by keeping vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready. Technicians work with experienced supervisors and master technicians, learning Penske’s maintenance processes, tools, diagnostic technology, and repair procedures through training and hands-on coaching. Penske provides major shop tools and industry-certified training, with opportunities to develop skills and grow a stable career.

The position is based at 17301 NW 7th Ave, Miami Gardens, Florida. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Starting pay is $25.86 per hour, with a CDL differential if applicable. This is a safety-sensitive, Department of Transportation-regulated position. The technician must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies and maintain the driver qualification file required for the role.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to solve problems and comfort using 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 safe practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the requirements for a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, successfully 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 a Penske employment application, undergo background screening that includes criminal checks and past employment and education, 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 in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role.
• 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 platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear adequately 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 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.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 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 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 develop skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies and work safely, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment; Penske’s Technician Certification Program 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