Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske • Tracy, CA

7d • $27 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

As an entry-level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III at Penske, you will perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of gas and diesel vehicles to help keep customer vehicles safe and roadworthy. You will use Penske tools and technology to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic diagnostics; perform maintenance such as tire replacement or rotation, lubrication and component replacement, some electrical repairs, and cooling-system maintenance; and work on other projects as assigned. You will work with experienced supervisors and master technicians, receive hands-on coaching and industry-certified training, and learn Penske's vehicle maintenance processes and technology. Penske provides major shop tools and a clean facility. The role is safety-sensitive and regulated by the Department of Transportation, requiring safe work practices and compliance with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske policies. The role is located at 17298 W. Commerce Way, Tracy, CA 95377. Pay is $26.50–$28.82 per hour. Second-shift start times after 11 a.m. are eligible for a $3.00-per-hour differential; third-shift start times after 9 p.m. are eligible for a $4.00-per-hour differential.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to solve problems and comfort using tools.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and outside.
• Basic computer skills.
• 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 established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential job function.
• Maintain a current driver qualification file as required for the role, including an annual MVR check, successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records request from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of start 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 DOT, and potentially travel within a near geography for training.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a safety-sensitive, DOT-regulated role, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to move frequently and stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Use hands routinely and daily 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 in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear to safely navigate a workplace where large trucks frequently move.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds; regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 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 and 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 replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, 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 and work safely.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off.
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment; Penske's Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Benefits plan for associates and their families.

What This Job Offers

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