Penske Truck Leasing · 3 hours ago
Collision Repair Shop Assistant
Penske Truck Leasing is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics, and technology services. The Collision Repair Shop Assistant supports efficient operations in the repair facility by maintaining organization, performing general cleaning, and assisting with parts and yard management.
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Responsibilities
Serve as an extra set of hands for parts handling — unpacking, sorting, and moving parts to the appropriate work areas while maintaining safety and order
Help with returns and packaging cleanup, including breaking down boxes, consolidating materials, and preparing items for pick-up or recycling
Maintain organization of the parts room, rivets, seals, and other shop stock
Stage next units for repair by ensuring required parts and vehicles are ready, minimizing technician downtime
Safely move vehicles in and out of the yard, body shop, and paint staging areas
Organize yard to prevent blocked vehicles and prepare for upcoming repairs
Transport units, including occasional non-CDL offsite pickups or deliveries
Offer an extra set of hands across the shop — jumping in where needed to keep operations running smoothly and safely
Perform daily cleaning of floors, tools, and work areas to maintain a clean, organized environment
Handle trash, scrap, and bulk material disposal safely, including breaking down and disposing of large boxes, crates, and pallets
Support special projects such as organizing the tool room, cleaning storage areas, or assisting with light equipment adjustments
Assist with vehicle washing or detailing when requested
Safely operate forklifts, carts, and man lifts as certified
Assist with tire changes or basic shop tasks when needed
Follow OSHA and company safety standards, including PPE use and reporting hazards
Work closely with parts coordinators, estimators, supervisors, technicians, and painters
Communicate clearly about task completion, parts status, or safety concerns
Support shop flow by staying proactive, assisting coworkers, and completing tasks with minimal supervision
Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor
Qualification
Required
Valid driver's license required
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask required
Must be reliable and willing to learn and contribute
Demonstrates teamwork, initiative, and readiness to grow into additional technical skills over time
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
Physical ability to regularly lift 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work indoors/outdoors in varying conditions
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required
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
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
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
This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds
Preferred
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Forklift certification a plus (training provided onsite)
Prior shop, warehouse, or automotive experience preferred but not required
Company
Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a transportation solutions company that offers truck leasing, rental, and logistics services.
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