Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske
Location: Waco
Posted on: September 25, 2024
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Job Description:
1900 S Loop 340, Waco, TX 76706 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-2nd shift ($2.50), 3rd shift ($3.50), Weekend
($2.00) • 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, 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.
Salary: $21.50/hourly Shift: Tue - SAT 0900-1730 Shift
Differentials: Second shift start times after 11am are eligible for
$2.50 per hour shift differential Third shift start time after 9pm
are eligible for $3.50per hour shift differential Benefits: Our
excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy,
healthy, and secure. To learn more visit
https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Penske is an Equal Opportunity
Employer Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians
Job Function: Truck Maintenance Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance
Address: 1900 S Loop 340 Primary Location: US-TX-Waco Employer:
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2412249 Date posted:
09/23/2024
Keywords: Penske, Waco , Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level, Professions , Waco, Texas
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