Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Canton
Posted on: May 13, 2023

Job Description:

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level(Job Number: 2306362)

8483 N Boyle Pkwy, Twinsburg, OH 44087

What s the Job?

Ready to move your career forward? As a Technician at Penske, you ll do exactly that. Here, you ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels 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.

As a Technician II at Penske, you are a respected technician. You are trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems and completing maintenance tasks. You set an example and informally mentor new technicians while continuing to grow your skills from learn from other experienced techs and your manager.

Why is this job awesome? For starters, your skills and experience are recognized. 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.

Yes, we know you have technician experience under your belt, and we ll leverage that. But we ll also teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you are continuing to get the training you need to advance in your career. You ll be inspired and encouraged by the best in the industry. We take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools.

If you are an experienced vehicle technician and are interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• 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 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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