Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske
Location: Suffolk
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
1397 Progress Rd Suffolk, VA, 23434 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 - 2nd ($3.00) and weekends ($3.00) • 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: • 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 •
The associate will be required to understand and comply with
specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other
information established by Penske management • The associate must
be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske
safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the
correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine
guarding, and established best safety practice. • Regular,
predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job •
As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it
is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification
file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver
qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR)
check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety
Performance History records request from prior employers in the
last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug
Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA
Clearinghouse review. • 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. • While
performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required
to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended
length of time throughout their scheduled working period. • The
associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily
basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise
operate required tools or controls. • The associate must be able to
work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated
working platforms. • The associate must be able to safely work in
all weather conditions. • Given the frequent movement of large
trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and
hear in order to safely navigate the work environment. • 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.
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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. Job
Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Job Function:
Truck Maintenance Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance Address: 1397
Progress Rd. Primary Location: US-VA-Suffolk Employer: Penske Truck
Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2412956 Date posted: 10/19/2024
Keywords: Penske, Suffolk , Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level, Engineering , Suffolk, Virginia
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