Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•North Liberty, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a varied fleet of vehicles, helping ensure customer vehicles are safe, reliable, and road-ready. The technician works alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians and receives training in vehicle maintenance processes, technology, and industry certification. The role offers work on different types of equipment and manufacturers, access to major shop tools, and opportunities to develop and advance a career. The position is based at 2785 Stoner Ct, North Liberty, IA 52317. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. Pay is $23.00 per hour. Second-shift start times after 11 a.m. are eligible for a $2.50-per-hour shift differential; third-shift start times after 9 p.m. are eligible for a $3.50-per-hour shift differential. This is a Department of Transportation-regulated or safety-sensitive role. The technician must work safely, comply with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety. The position requires regular, predictable, full attendance. Driving Penske and customer vehicles requires a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders are subject to DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review. Applicants must be willing to complete the employment application and background screening, pass applicable drug screening and physical requirements, work at the designated location and schedule, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
For driving Penske and customer vehicles, maintain a current driver qualification file as required, including an annual MVR check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in 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 designated location, complete an employment application, undergo background screening, pass drug screening and physical requirements as required by the Department of Transportation, and potentially travel nearby for training.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to work in all weather conditions and safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated work platforms.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, 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.
Basic mechanical aptitude and 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 repairs, such as replacing or rotating tires; lubricate and replace vehicle components; and perform some electrical system repairs and cooling system maintenance 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 as assigned by a supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies and work safely.