Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•Dayton, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III at its Dayton, Ohio location. The technician performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a varied fleet of vehicles, helping keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready. The role includes basic diagnostics, routine maintenance, selected electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance on gas and diesel vehicles. Technicians use Penske tools and technology to document, research, and complete repairs, while learning maintenance procedures and developing skills through industry-certified training, experienced supervisors, master technicians, and hands-on coaching. Penske provides major shop tools and access to a range of OEM equipment and vehicle-maintenance technology. This position requires compliance with Penske, DOT, and OSHA safety and maintenance policies. It is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires alert, safe work. 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 requests from prior employers from the last three years. CDL holders also require DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review. Candidates must complete the application and screening process, including background screening, and pass drug screening and a physical as required by DOT. Training travel within a nearby geographic area may be required.

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 outside.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including an annual MVR check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers within the last three years.
Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application and background screening, pass drug screening and a physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel nearby for training.
Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
Ability to move frequently and to 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 in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace where large trucks move frequently.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Ability to regularly push and pull truck tires weighing more than 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 help ensure they are safe for customers.
Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
Perform preventive maintenance, including replacing or rotating tires, and complete vehicle component lubrication and replacement.
Perform some electrical-system repairs and cooling-system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
Partner with the manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection and use.