Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Chesapeake, VA

56d • $22 - $25

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians while learning Penske’s maintenance processes and technology. Penske provides industry-certified training, hands-on coaching, and major shop tools.

The role includes basic vehicle diagnostics, preventive maintenance, tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance. The position is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation. The technician must follow applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, and maintain the required driver qualification file. The work requires regular attendance and may include travel within the nearby area for training.

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 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 accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper use of tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the role’s driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must also 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 the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potentially travel nearby for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated position and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and 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 platforms and to work safely 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 exceeding 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, diagnose, and complete repairs.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including tire replacement or rotation, component lubrication and replacement, 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.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums: $2 for second shift, $3 for third shift, and $2 for weekends.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program.
• Access to 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: No Education Listed