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Penske Truck Leasing · 1 day ago

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

South Bend, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Penske Truck Leasing is a premier global transportation provider dedicated to excellence and customer success. They are seeking an Entry Level Diesel Technician/Mechanic to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on their fleet of vehicles, ensuring safety and reliability. This role offers opportunities for growth and hands-on training in a dynamic work environment.

Financial ServicesLeasingRental

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Vehicle repair certificationAutomotiveDiesel repairBasic mechanical aptitudeBasic computer skillsCustomer service skillsSafety complianceCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

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

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

Preferred

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)

Benefits

Competitive wage and great benefits

Shift differentials that will vary based on second shift (starting after 11am) or third shift (starting after 9pm) and weekend work

$2.00/hr rate for individuals who hold a current and valid CDL

Ongoing skills training for to our maintenance associates

Company

Penske Truck Leasing

Penske Truck Leasing is a transportation solutions company that offers truck leasing, rental, and logistics services.

Founded in 1969

Reading, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.pensketruckleasing.com

H1B Sponsorship

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