Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Dubuque, IA

140d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske is hiring an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a varied fleet of gas and diesel vehicles. The technician helps keep customer vehicles safe, reliable, and road-ready, using Penske tools and technology to log, research, diagnose, and complete repairs. Work includes routine vehicle maintenance, some electrical repairs, and cooling system maintenance.

The technician will work alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, receive hands-on coaching and industry-certified training, and learn Penske’s vehicle maintenance processes and technologies. The role is based at 9525 Cox Springs Rd, Peosta, IA 52068, and follows a Tuesday–Saturday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. schedule. The position is DOT-regulated or designated safety-sensitive and requires working safely and attentively.

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 compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE use, machine guarding, and safe practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must complete 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 an employment application, undergo background screening, pass required drug screening and physical examinations, and potentially travel within a nearby geographic area for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
• Ability to move frequently; stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to use hands routinely 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 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, 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.
• Completed vehicle repair training.

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 replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel vehicles.
• Perform some electrical system repairs.
• Partner with the manager to develop skills through technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including substantial time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed