Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Hammond
Posted on: March 18, 2023
Job Description:
Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level(Job Number: ) 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 is Penske 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 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
PenskeWhen 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
to learn more.
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