Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Windsor, WI

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, using Penske tools and technology to document, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work includes tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and replacement of vehicle components, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance.

Technicians work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians and receive hands-on coaching and industry-certified training through Penske’s Technician Certification Program. The position offers exposure to a range of equipment and OEMs, advanced vehicle-maintenance technology, and opportunities for career growth. Penske provides the major shop tools needed for the role.

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 in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper use of tools, PPE, machine guarding, and safe practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the role’s DOT driver qualification requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety-performance-history requests from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders are subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within the nearby area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated environment, 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 work platforms, and to work safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• 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 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 preventive maintenance, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, completing some electrical-system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems 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.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums for second shift ($2.50) and third shift ($3.50).
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, 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: No Education Listed