Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske•Minneapolis, MN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, maintained, and on the road, using Penske tools and technology to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work is performed with support from experienced supervisors and master technicians, with hands-on coaching and industry-certified training. Penske provides the necessary major shop tools and a clean facility. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. The listed pay is $26.50 per hour, with shift and weekend differentials available.

Requirements

Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to solve problems.
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 perform work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and PPE selection and safe work practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance.
Ability to maintain a driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers for the last three years; CDL holders also need 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 required location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening and drug screening, complete a physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within the nearby geographic area for training.
Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, taking responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
Routine 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 work platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
Ability to see and hear well enough to navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
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 over 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain vehicles to 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 and repairs, including tire replacement or rotation, component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine 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 procedures.

Benefits

Shift differentials for second shift, third shift, and weekend hours.
Career stability and opportunity for growth.
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
Strong training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program.
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
Location and schedule flexibility.
Penske provides necessary major shop tools.

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