Diesel Technicians / Mechanics - All Levels

Job Description

What's the Job?

Ready to jump-start 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 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.

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 be inspired and encouraged by 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, have tons of experience or are just starting out, if you are willing to learn and are interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team. See our technician career levels below.

Why Penske is for You:

• Competitive starting salary

• 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

Qualifications

What's the Job?

Ready to jump-start 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 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.

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 be inspired and encouraged by 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, have tons of experience or are just starting out, if you are willing to learn and are interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team. See our technician career levels below.

Why Penske is for You:

• Competitive starting salary

• 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

Qualifications for External Candidates 
Customer Service Representative Fueler/Washer: Entry Level 
• Greeting our customers and making sure they have a great experience as you fuel and wash vehicles
• Performing vehicle readiness inspections to make sure tires, fluids, and other basic maintenance items are done
• Helping make sure our facilities are clean, safe environments for our customers and associates
• Building your skills through training and hands-on coaching to perform minor repairs such as installing mounted tires, replacing or rotating tires and performing preventive maintenance repairs
• Completing other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III: Entry Level
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred)
• Current driver's license class G or class 5 and the ability to obtain class DZ it within 6 months of been hired required
• High school diploma (required)
• Enrolled or completed vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (preferred)
• 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

Diesel Technician/Mechanic II: Mid-Level
• 2-4 years of practical experience with tractor-trailer maintenance required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Enrolled or completed Vocational/Technical or certification preferred
• Will consider candidates with a 310S license/Journeyman or automotive background
• Demonstrate proficiency in the repair and diagnosis of - with some assistance: Engines (gas and diesel), Power train to include differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, PTO's and wheel ends, Electrical systems including starters and alternators, HVAC systems, Steering systems, Electronics to include ECM's, ECU's, sensors etc., Engine bolt on items such as turbos, fan clutches, injectors, cooling system etc., Brake systems including ABS, Suspension systems (spring and air)
• Perform mechanical and general appearance reconditioning of equipment for "trade-ins" and prepare new equipment for delivery.

Licensed 310T Diesel Mechanic/Technician I: Experienced
• 5 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance
• Must possess respective Provincial License such as Red Seal/310T
• High school diploma or equivalent (required) 
• Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair (required)
• Valid full G driver's license (must also have or be willing to get an air brake certification)
• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
• Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
• Using Penske's tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics

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 to100lbs/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 8,000+ vehicle repair associates who are working at hundreds of locations across the United States.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., is headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, and is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. We operate more than 270,000 vehicles and serve customers from more than 1,000 locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia and Asia. Our 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. Want to learn more? Visit www.gopenske.com.

About Us

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.