Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level
Company: Penske
Location: Kalamazoo
Posted on: October 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Work Location: 5316 Wynn Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048 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) • 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.
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PJ500 About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske
Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global
transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative
transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies
and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske
and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a
commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job
Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Job Function:
Truck Maintenance Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance Address: 5316
Wynn Rd Primary Location: US-MI-Kalamazoo Employer: Penske Truck
Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2413650 Date posted: 10/28/2024
Keywords: Penske, Fort Wayne , Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level, Engineering , Kalamazoo, Indiana
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