Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Concord, NC

47d

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 vehicles. The technician helps ensure vehicles are safe, reliable, and ready for customers. The role includes basic vehicle diagnostics, routine maintenance, and repairs on gas and diesel engine vehicles, including tire work, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling system maintenance.

The technician works alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology through training and hands-on coaching. Penske provides industry-certified training and major shop tools. The position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive, and requires work to comply with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.

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 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.
• Maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records 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.
• Be willing to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening and any required drug screening and physical, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Maintain constant alertness and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 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 preventive maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, completing 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.
• Strong training on a variety of OEM equipment, including Penske’s Technician Certification Program, which 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: High school or GED