Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Binghamton, NY

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas- and diesel-engine vehicles. Technicians help keep customer vehicles safe, maintained, and on the road. The role offers hands-on coaching and industry-certified training while working with experienced supervisors and master technicians, using Penske’s maintenance processes, technology, and shop tools. The position is located at 93 Kirkwood Industrial Park, Binghamton, NY 13904, and is scheduled Tuesday through Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Pay is $24.00 per hour, with stated shift premiums for second and third shifts. The role is subject to Department of Transportation requirements and Penske safety and maintenance policies.

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 maintain regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet DOT driver qualification requirements, 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 also require DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening and required drug screening and physical, and potentially travel within a nearby geography for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting 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 use hands routinely to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated working platforms and to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and 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 preferred.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
• Vehicle repair training or mechanical inclination and willingness to learn.

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 repairs, such as replacing or rotating tires; lubricate and replace vehicle components; perform some electrical system repairs; and maintain 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 as assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct tool and PPE selection and use.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums: $3.00 for second shift and $4.00 for third shift.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong 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.
• Major shop tools provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED