Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Norwalk
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level ( Job Number:
2307807 ) Work Location: 4101 E 14th, , Des Moines, IA, 50313
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. 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: • Competitive starting salary • Shift Premiums • 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 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 required This 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. Date
posted: 05/21/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Des Moines , Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level, Engineering , Norwalk, Iowa
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