Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Location:

2220 Toledo Rd, Elkhart, IN 46516

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

• 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 preventive maintenance repairs—such as 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

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premiums: 2nd shift ($2.50), 3rd shift ($3.50)
• Career stability and opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including ample 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
• Problem‑solving ability and comfort using tools
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Team‑player; able to work independently or in a group setting
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper selection and use of tools, PPE, machine guarding, and best safety practices
• Full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Experience driving Penske and customer vehicles; regulated by the DOT and requires maintenance of a current driver qualification file, including annual MVR check, DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records; CDL holders must complete DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and undergo FMCSA Clearinghouse review
• Willingness to work the required schedule, specific location, complete Penske employment application, background screening, drug screen, physical, and pass DOT and FMCSA requirements; ability to travel within a near geography for training

• Frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting for extended periods
• Use of hands daily for grasping, reaching, touching, handling, and operating tools or controls
• Ability to work safely at heights with ladders and elevated platforms
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions
• Visual and auditory acuity to navigate workplace safely around large trucks
• Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally up to 100 lbs (45 kg); ability to push/pull heavy truck tires exceeding 100 lbs

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company and requires a constant state of alertness and safe operating habits.