Diesel Technician Mechanic RoadsideAssistance
Location : 108 Captain Neville Dr,Waterbury, CT, 06705
Base Rate : $28.46 / hr +$3.00 / $4.00 Shift Differentials
Position Summary :
Thisdiesel technician / mechanic position at Penske is focused onproviding top service to our customers who have roadside assistanceneeds.
This position will be responsible for being able to diagnoseand repair all types of maintenance issues on the truck in allweather conditions in the safest manner on the side of theroad.
Qualified candidates will have prior,demonstrated experience in tractor trailer repair and haveproficiency in the use of all types of repair tools.
Individualsmust be willing to drive a Penske Road Assist vehicle that isoutfitted with tools and supplies.
Major Responsibilities :
- Respond timely to road assist calls and repair units by identifyingand determining : 1) parts requiring replacement, and 2) warrantablerepairs, documented appropriately.
- Performdiagnostics and non-road assist call repairs that can be droppedquickly, as needed.
- Restock rapid assistvehicle with tools, parts, tires, or anything else required toperform an effective road assist.
- Performmaintenance or repairs to road assist vehicle asrequired.
- When not out on road calls, assistwith designated in-shop repairs as directed bysupervisor.
- Other projects and tasks asassigned by supervisor
Qualifications :
- 2-4 yearspractical experience with tractor trailer maintenancerequired
- High school diploma or equivalentrequired
- Vocational / Technical orcertification preferred
- Specialized trainingin the repair and replacement of vehicle componentspreferred
- Proficiency in the use of shoptools required
- Current CDL license with airbrake certification required
- Basic computerskills preferred for data entry into maintenancesystems.
- Ability to work in non-climatecontrolled conditions required
- The associatewill be required to understand and comply with specificinstructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other informationestablished by Penske management
- Theassociate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA,and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but notlimited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE,machine guarding, and established best safetypractice.
- Regular, predictable, fullattendance is an essential function of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customersyards, close geographical area and training sites), work therequired schedule, work at the specific location required, completePenske employment application, submit to a background investigation(to include past employment, education, and criminal history) anddrug screening are required.
This position isregulated by the Department of Transportation or designated assafety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in aconstant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for theirown safety, as well as the safety of others.
Physical Requirements : The physical and mentaldemands described here are representative of those that must be metby an associate to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.
- While performing the duties ofthis job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand,walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughouttheir scheduled working period.
- The associateis required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis tograsp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and / or otherwise operaterequired tools or controls.
- The associatemust be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders andelevated working platforms.
- The associatemust be able to safely work in all weatherconditions.
- Given the frequent movement oflarge trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able tosee and hear in order to safely navigate the workenvironment.
- The associate must be able toregularly lift and / or move up to 50lbs / 23kg and occasionally liftand / or move up to 100lbs / 45kg.
Penske is anEqual Opportunity Employer.
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Job Category : VehicleMaintenance / Mechanics / Technicians
Job Function : Truck Maintenance
Job Family : VehicleMaintenance
Address : 108 Captain NevilleDr.
Primary Location : US-CT-Waterbury
Employer : Penske Truck LeasingCo., L.P.
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