Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Baton Rouge, LA

78d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas and diesel fleet vehicles. The technician helps keep vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready while learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians. Penske provides industry-certified training, hands-on coaching, and necessary major shop tools, with opportunities to develop skills and grow a stable career.

The role includes using Penske tools and technology to document, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work may include preventative maintenance, tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and replacement of vehicle components, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. It requires following applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, maintaining alertness, and accepting responsibility for personal and workplace safety.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• 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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the driver qualification file requirements for driving Penske and customer vehicles, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in 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 specified location, complete an employment application, undergo a background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and accept 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 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 working platforms, and safely work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate the work environment safely.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/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.

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 tire replacement or rotation, vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Partner with the manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums for second shift ($2.00) and third shift ($3.00).
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong 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.
• Necessary major shop tools provided.

What This Job Offers

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