Tooling Support Coordinator

Penske • Houston, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Penske Truck Leasing is hiring for an entry-level role focused on inspecting, maintaining, and performing light repairs on shop equipment and tools at Penske service facilities within an assigned geographical area. The position involves driving a Shop Equipment & Tooling Support (SETS) truck and interacting with technicians, maintenance supervisors, and service managers during facility visits. Inspections are completed digitally to capture information and support approval processes, summary reporting, and inventory management. Some assignments allow same-day return home; others require travel to the next location, with return home each weekend. The coordinator also works with the Tooling & Service Bay Technology team to identify process and tooling improvements. The role supports equipment used by technicians servicing Penske’s fleet of more than 400,000 vehicles.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Excellent organization, customer service, and communication skills.
• Experience using tools of the trade, including computers, tablets, cellular devices, hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications, including Outlook, Teams, Smartsheet, and Salesforce.
• Regular, predictable, full-time attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the geographical area to Penske Truck Leasing locations and to work the required schedule and at the specific location.
• Must complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background screening including criminal checks, past employment, and education, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, or operate required tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
• Ability to see and hear to navigate the workplace safely around frequently moving large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• 0–3 years of automotive or heavy-duty technician experience with diagnostics and repair experience preferred.
• ALI Inspection Certification preferred.
• CDI Torque Wrench Certification Training preferred.
• ASE Certifications preferred.
• An associate degree or technical school degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform SETS inspection and light repair procedures.
• Collaborate with location staff and the SETS team to schedule visits.
• Communicate repair or replacement recommendations based on inspection results.
• Keep the SETS truck organized and clean.
• Communicate needs for tools, replacement parts, and garage supplies inventory.
• Identify areas for SETS process improvement.
• Assist with training new associates on inspection and repair processes as needed.
• Perform other duties and tasks as required by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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