Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•North Liberty, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of fleet vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road while learning Penske’s maintenance processes, technology, and repair practices through experienced supervisors, master technicians, industry-certified training, and hands-on coaching. The position provides access to major shop tools and training on a variety of OEM equipment. The role is based at 2785 Stoner Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317. The scheduled hours are Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pay is $23.00 per hour. Second-shift start times after 11 a.m. are eligible for a $2.50-per-hour shift differential; third-shift start times after 9 p.m. are eligible for a $3.50-per-hour shift differential. The work involves frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting; routine use of hands and tools; working safely at heights and in all weather conditions; and safely navigating a workplace where large trucks move frequently. The technician must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license.
Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems and use 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.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening and drug screening, and pass a DOT-required physical when applicable.
Ability to maintain a driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must also complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated position, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including working at heights and in all weather conditions, and regularly pushing or pulling truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.
Willingness to travel within a nearby geographic area for training, if required.

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, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
Perform preventative maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, carrying out 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.
Perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.