Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Jackson Township, PA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and on the road, working with gas and diesel engine vehicles and a range of equipment from different manufacturers.

Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, the technician learns Penske’s maintenance processes, technology, and safety practices through industry-certified training and hands-on coaching. Penske provides major shop tools and opportunities to develop skills and grow a stable career.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort using tools.
• 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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct tool and PPE selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet the driving-related requirements for the role, including maintaining a current driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records checks, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history 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 location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the DOT, and potentially travel within the nearby area 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 operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated work platforms and to work in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear sufficiently to navigate a workplace with frequent large-truck movement.
• 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.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
• One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience.
• Mechanical inclination or completed vehicle repair training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and help ensure they are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools and technology 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 vehicles.
• Partner with a manager to learn new skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums of $2.00 per hour for second shift and $2.00 per hour for third shift.
• 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.
• 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