Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Tracy, CA

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III in Tracy, California. The technician performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, helping keep customer vehicles safe and road-ready. The role offers hands-on coaching and industry-certified training while working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians. Penske provides major shop tools and access to vehicle maintenance technologies and equipment from multiple manufacturers.

The position requires working safely in a shop environment and complying with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety-sensitive, and requires a current driver qualification file. The listed pay range is $26.50–$28.82 per hour, with applicable shift differentials. The job posting lists the location as 17298 W. Commerce Way, Tracy, CA 95377.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude; 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 outside.
• 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 appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and safe work practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers within the last three years; CDL holders must also complete 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 specified location, complete the employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and 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 in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to safely 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; ability to regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles to help ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to develop skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow applicable DOT, OSHA, Penske safety, and maintenance policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including substantial time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment; Penske’s Technician Certification Program 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: High school or GED