Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Rockford, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III in Rockford, Illinois. The technician performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles, helping keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road. Working with experienced supervisors and master technicians, the associate receives hands-on coaching and industry-certified training in Penske’s maintenance processes and technology. Penske provides major shop tools and opportunities to develop skills and grow a career.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and the ability to solve problems and work with tools.
• 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.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the driver qualification file requirements for a role involving driving Penske and customer vehicles, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers for the last three years.
• For CDL holders, a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete the employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and DOT-required physical, and potentially travel within the nearby area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive position, taking 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 ladders and elevated work platforms and to work safely 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 up to 100 pounds, and to 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.
• 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, diagnose, and complete repairs.
• Perform preventative 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 develop skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper selection and use of tools and personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• Excellent benefits plan for associates and their families.
• Shift premiums, including a $3 differential for second shift and a $4 differential for third shift.
• Lots of time off.
• Strong training on a variety of OEM equipment.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

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