Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level Atlanta, GA

Overview

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level at Penske — ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a well-maintained fleet. You will help customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road.

Whether you’re starting out of school or have some vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, a Penske Technician role may be a great fit for you.

Why is this job awesome? You’ll work on lots of different types of equipment, not just one manufacturer. We work to get the job done while ensuring you have time to do it right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities. You’ll learn from experienced supervisors and master technicians and receive industry-certified training to help you grow your career. Our facilities are clean, and we provide the necessary major shop tools.

If you are mechanically inclined or have completed vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and seek a stable career with growth opportunities, join our team.

Location:

345 Tradeport Blvd

Atlanta GA 30354

Shift: 10pm-6:30am

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Performing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—and completing vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

• Shift Premiums (2.50 for 2nd shift & 3.50 for 3rd shift)
• Career stability
• 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

• 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)
• The ability to solve problems and comfort using tools
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team and outside
• Basic computer skills
• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years.
  
  Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education), the ability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training are required

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to…