Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Elgin, IL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

Technicians work with experienced supervisors and master technicians and receive hands-on coaching and industry-certified training. The position offers exposure to multiple types of equipment and manufacturers, modern vehicle maintenance technology, and opportunities to develop skills and grow a career. Penske provides major shop tools and maintains clean facilities. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation; the associate must follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies. The position is based at 750 Davis Rd, Elgin, Illinois. The posting gives an hourly pay range of $23.50–$26.50, with shift differentials of $3 for second shift and $4 for third shift.

Requirements

• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• 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 work outside.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Ability to adhere to safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection, machine guarding, and safe practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history 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 a Penske employment application; undergo background screening, including criminal, prior employment, and education checks; 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 in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Routine and daily use of 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 in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear 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 push or pull truck tires weighing over 100 pounds on a regular basis.

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 the manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies and practices.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong 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: High school or GED