Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Pell City, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas and diesel fleet vehicles. Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, the associate will learn Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes, technologies, and safety practices through hands-on coaching and industry-certified training. The role offers experience with multiple types of equipment and manufacturers, and provides the major shop tools needed for the work. The position is based at 880 Industrial Park Drive, Pell City, Alabama 35125, and is scheduled for the first shift, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, problem-solving ability, and comfort using tools.
• 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 established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the role’s DOT-related driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders are subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within the nearby area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a 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 work platforms and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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 technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventative maintenance, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, making some electrical system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel engine 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.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, which is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

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