Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level

Penske • Rochester, NY

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a varied fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, using Penske tools and technology to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work includes routine maintenance and selected component repairs, with guidance from experienced supervisors and master technicians.

Penske provides hands-on coaching and industry-certified training to develop technicians’ skills and support career growth. The position is based at 331 Colfax St., Rochester, NY 14606, and works Tuesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The starting rate is $25.25 per hour, with a $2.00-per-hour CDL differential if applicable. The role is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires alert, safe work practices.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and ability to solve problems and work comfortably with 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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet DOT driver qualification requirements for driving Penske and customer vehicles, including maintaining a driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records checks, a DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening covering criminal checks, past employment, and education, pass a drug screen and DOT-required physical, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safely, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.

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 help ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventative 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.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums for second and third shifts.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including time off.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed