Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level (Hiring Immediately)

351 Gellhorn Dr. Houston, TX 77013

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
• 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, andor 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 andor move up to 50lbs23kg

and occasionally lift andor move up to 100lbs45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions

Penske Truck LeasingTransportation 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 MaintenanceMechanicsTechnicians

Job Function : Truck Maintenance

Job Family : Vehicle Maintenance

Address : 351 Gellhorn Dr

Primary Location : US-TX-Houston

Employer : Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID : 2414137