Diesel Technician/Mechanic I
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Elyria
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Diesel Technician/Mechanic I 27904 Hall Rd, Flat Rock, MI
48134What s the Job?Ready to move your career forward? As an
experienced Technician at Penske, you ll do exactly that. Here, you
ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels 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.We are seeking a full-time Technician I, who will be entrusted
to handle routine maintenance independently, mentor new
technicians, and ensure the safety and reliability of our
equipment. The Technician I will:
- Access continuous training and career progression
opportunities.
- Use cutting-edge technology support.
- Enjoy a clean and supportive work environment.
- Perform road tests to diagnose problems and complete
maintenance tasks.
- Work schedule/hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 3:00 PM to 11:30
PM
- Shift differentials: $3.00 additional per hour Main
Responsibilities:
- Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our
customers.
- Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer
equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
- Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines,
transmissions, and differentials, including replacing complete
assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
- Keeping your work area clean and safe
- Using Penske s tools and technologies to log, research and
complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
- Learning new skills through Penske s technician training
- Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by
supervisor.
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function
of the job. Why Penske?
- We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great
benefits.
- This position, at this location, offers shift differentials
that will vary based on second shift (starting after 11am) or third
shift (starting after 9pm) and weekend work.
- This position, at this location, also offers individuals who
hold a current and valid CDL will be eligible for a $2.00 per hour
rate.
- Penske offers ongoing skills training to our maintenance
associates, so you can grow your career! Qualifications:
- 6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer
maintenance
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or
technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
- Specialized training and experience in the
diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines,
transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASE
Certification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred)
- Experienced using all tools of the trade (including welding
equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools)
- Valid driver s license required, CDL preferred.
- Excellent customer service skills, communication skills and
critical thinking skills
- The ability to work well as part of a team.
- Willing to work in non-climate-controlled conditions.
- 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.
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the district
(customers yards, close geographical area, and training sites),
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) and pass a drug screening. 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. Who
Are We?Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading,
Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske
Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global
transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet
of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North
America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske s
product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract
maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck
sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain
management solutions. Visit to learn more.Penske is an Equal
Opportunity Employer
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Lorain , Diesel Technician/Mechanic I, Engineering , Elyria, Ohio
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