Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Winterset
Posted on: March 19, 2023

Job Description:

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level(Job Number: 2302872)

What s the Job?

Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you ll do exactly that. Here, 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. And we will make sure you are getting the industry certified training you need to succeed and grow your career. You ll learn from the best in the industry. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools.

If you are mechanically inclined or have completed any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Shift Differentials:

• Second shift start times after 11am are eligible for $2.50 per hour shift differential
  
• Third shift start time after 9pm are eligible for $3.50 per hour shift differential
  
  Main Responsibilities:
  
  • 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
    
  • Doing 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
    Why Penske is for You:
    
    • We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits.
      
    • This position, at this location, offers shift differentials that will vary based on second shift (starting after 11am) or third shift (starting after 9pm) and weekend work.
      
    • This position, at this location, also offers individuals who hold a current and valid CDL will be eligible for a $2.00/hr rate.
      
    • Penske offers ongoing skills training for to our maintenance associates, so you can grow your career!
      General Requirements:
      
      • 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
        
      • 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
        
      • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
        
      • 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 requiredThis position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.
        
        Physical Requirements:
        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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
        
        • The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
          
        • While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
          
          About Penske
          When you join Penske, you re joining a team that cares about doing its best. At each location, there s a strong sense of teamwork. We re all working together to move our customers forward. That s true for the 11,000 vehicle repair associates who are working at hundreds of locations across the United States.
          
          Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske s product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit www.GoPenske.com to learn more.

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