Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•Bloomington, IN

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of gas- and diesel-engine vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, using Penske tools and technologies to document, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. The role offers hands-on learning with experienced supervisors and master technicians, industry-certified training, and opportunities to develop and grow a career. This position is based at 2212 S Yost Ave, Bloomington, Indiana, and works second shift, Monday through Friday, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. A second-shift premium of $2.50 per hour applies. The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires working alertly and safely, including taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
Ability to solve problems.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work well as part of a team and outdoors.
Basic computer skills.
Understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
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 requests from prior employers in 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.
Be willing to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geography for training.
Work in a constant state of alertness and safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and extended periods of sitting; routine use of hands to operate tools or controls; safely working at heights and in all weather conditions; and the ability to see and hear to navigate the workplace.
Regularly lift and/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

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 ensure they are safe for customers.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, and performing some electrical-system repairs and cooling-system maintenance 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 assigned by a supervisor.