Diesel Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least 3 years of practical vehicle maintenance experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience using trade tools, including diagnostic equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
• 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 safely and comply 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.
• Ability to meet applicable DOT driving requirements, including maintaining a driver qualification file, annual MVR checks, a successful DOT physical, and safety performance history requests from prior employers for the last 3 years. CDL holders must complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to travel as needed within the district, work the required schedule and location, complete an employment application, undergo background screening, and pass a drug screening.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner and accept responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
• Ability to move frequently and 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 to safely navigate a workplace with frequent movement of large trucks.
• Ability to regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain vehicles in safe condition for customers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner.
• Repair and troubleshoot components such as engines, transmissions, differentials, turbochargers, and fuel system components.
• Keep the work area clean and safe.
• Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Develop skills through Penske technician training.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.
• Perform major and minor repairs, road-test vehicles to diagnose problems, and complete maintenance tasks.
• Informally mentor new technicians.
• Comply with applicable DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums: $3.00 for second shift, $4.00 for third shift, and $3.00 for weekends.
• Career stability and opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits and lots of time off.
• Training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program, described as a certified Continuing Automotive Service Education provider.
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology.
• Location and schedule flexibility.