Diesel Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance.
• Experience using trade tools, including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled conditions and all weather conditions.
• 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 appropriate tool and PPE selection, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance.
• Ability to meet DOT-related driver qualification file requirements, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, submit to background screening, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to remain alert and work safely in a DOT-regulated or safety-sensitive role, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.
• Ability to move frequently and to stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
• Ability to routinely use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
• Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• Ability to see and hear well enough to safely navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• 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 exceeding 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
• Specialized training and experience diagnosing or troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials.
• OEM training courses.
• ASE Certification.
• 608/609 certifications.
• CDL.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles and ensure they are safe for customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.
• Repair and troubleshoot major components, including engines, transmissions, and differentials; replace complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, and related parts as needed.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Learn new skills through Penske technician training.
• Perform other projects and tasks assigned by a supervisor.
• Set an example at the location and informally mentor other technicians.
• Perform road tests to diagnose problems and complete maintenance tasks.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premium.
• Career stability.
• 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, certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.
• Necessary major shop tools provided.