Diesel Technician/Mechanic III

Penske • St. Louis, MO

5h • Onsite

About The Position

The Diesel Technician/Mechanic III performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas and diesel vehicles. The role helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, using Penske tools and technologies to document, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work includes routine maintenance and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance. The technician works with supervisors and master technicians, receives training and hands-on coaching, and may take on other projects as assigned.

The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires maintaining a constant state of alertness and working safely. The technician must comply with Penske, DOT, and OSHA safety and maintenance policies. The role involves working around large trucks, at heights, and in all weather conditions, and requires frequent movement and lifting.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to solve problems.
• 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 safely and in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required, 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.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the required location, complete a 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, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to move frequently, 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 in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 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.
• Prior vehicle repair training or mechanical inclination.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and help ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including replacing or rotating tires.
• Complete vehicle component lubrication and replacement, 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.
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use.

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.
• Major shop tools are provided.

What This Job Offers

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