Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III – Entry Level

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Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road.

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

Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. You’ll get to work on lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. We work hard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have the time you need to do the job right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities.

Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, we’ll teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting‑edge technology we use. You’ll get industry‑certified training to succeed and grow your career. We also take pride in our clean facilities and provide all the necessary major shop tools.

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

• Ensuring 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—such as replacing or rotating tires—and completing vehicle component lubrication and replacement, electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills through Penske’s technician training and hands‑on coaching.
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums ($2.50 more an hour on 2nd shift, $3.50 more an hour on 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).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to solve problems and comfort using tools.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Basic computer skills.
• Understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management.
• Perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies, including 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.
• Work required driving Penske and customer vehicles, regulated by DOT; requires a current driver qualification file (annual MVR check, DOT Physical, Safety Performance History) and, for CDL holders, a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to background screening (criminal checks, past employment and education), pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training.

• Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled working period.
• Use hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate…