Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Fayette
Posted on: September 22, 2024
Job Description:
Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
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.
This position will report to our Tuscaloosa, Alabama location. The
working schedule is Tuesday- Saturday, 11:00am- 7:30pm. This
position has opportunity to grow!
Address: 231 65th Street Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405
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/hr rate.
Major 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 is Penske for you?
- 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/hr
rate.
- Penske offers ongoing skills training for to our maintenance
associates, so you can grow your career!
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
- 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
requiredThis 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.Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Tuscaloosa , Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level, Engineering , Fayette, Alabama
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