Mobile Diesel Technician

Penske • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Penske diesel technician/mechanic position provides roadside assistance to customers. The technician diagnoses and repairs truck maintenance issues safely at roadside and in all weather conditions. The role requires demonstrated tractor-trailer repair experience, proficiency with repair tools, and willingness to drive a Penske Road Assist vehicle equipped with tools and supplies. When not responding to road calls, the technician may assist with in-shop repairs as directed by a supervisor.

The position is based at 238 W. Commerce St., Dallas, TX 75208. The schedule is a flexible day shift, Monday through Friday, with optional Saturdays. The role may require travel within the district, including to customer yards and training sites. It is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated safety-sensitive, and requires a constant state of alertness and safe work practices. The technician must comply with Penske, DOT, and OSHA safety and maintenance requirements.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of practical tractor-trailer maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in the use of shop tools.
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
• Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule, and work at the specified location.
• Willingness to complete a Penske employment application and submit to a background investigation and drug screening.
• Ability to meet the driver's qualification requirements for driving Penske and customer vehicles, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and safety-performance-history records requests from prior employers for the last three years; CDL holders are also subject to a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Ability to work safely in a constant state of alertness and accept responsibility for personal and others' safety.

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/technical education or certification.
• Specialized training in repairing and replacing vehicle components.
• Current CDL license with air-brake certification; applicants must be domiciled in the U.S. and licensed in their state of residence.
• Basic computer skills for data entry into maintenance systems.
• Customer-service experience involving direct customer interaction, professionalism, effective communication, and positive service.
• Experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing varied commercial vehicles, equipment, or related systems.
• Experience working independently in mobile or field service and traveling to customer locations for maintenance and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to roadside-assistance calls; diagnose units, identify parts requiring replacement and warrantable repairs, and document the work appropriately.
• Perform diagnostics and quick-turnaround repairs that are not roadside-assistance calls, as needed.
• Restock the rapid-assist vehicle with tools, parts, tires, and other supplies needed for roadside service.
• Maintain or repair the road-assist vehicle as required.
• Assist with designated in-shop repairs when not responding to road calls, as directed by a supervisor.
• Complete other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Follow applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct selection and use of tools and PPE.

What This Job Offers

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