Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Spokane Valley, WA

42d • 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 vehicles. The role helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready. Technicians work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology through industry-certified training, hands-on coaching, and the Technician Certification Program. Penske provides major shop tools and emphasizes safety, reliability, and completing work correctly.

The position is suited to candidates who are mechanically inclined or have completed vehicle repair training and are willing to learn. It offers career stability and opportunities for growth. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. The associate must comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and satisfy required driver qualification, screening, and physical requirements.

Pay is $30.45. The job is located at 6223 E Mallon Ave, Spokane Valley, WA 99212.

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 accordance 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 maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual MVR check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers in the last three years; CDL holders also require DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the required location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geography for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated position, 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 grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms and safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate the workplace safely.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles to ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Work on 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, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED