Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III – Entry Level

4059 Bakerview Valley Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226

About the Role: Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, 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 vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, becoming a Penske Technician may be a great fit for you.

• Make sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Use Penske's tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs—such as replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles
• Partner with your manager to learn new skills using Penske's technician training and hands‑on coaching
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

• 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

• 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
• Ability to solve problems and use tools confidently
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• Ability to perform work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function
• Regulated by the Department of Transportation; requires a current driver qualification file, MVR check, DOT Physical, Safety Performance History records, and for CDL holders DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA clearinghouse review
• Willingness to work required schedule, location, complete application, background screening, drug screen, physical, and potential travel for training
• Ability to work in constant state of alertness and maintain safety of self and others

• Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods
• Use hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls on a routine basis
• Work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms
• Work safely in all weather conditions
• See and hear to navigate the work environment safely
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs (45 kg); ability to push/pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds

Pay: $26.50 per hour

Shift Differentials:

• Second shift (start after 11:00 a.m.) eligible for $3.00 per hour shift differential
• Third shift (start after 9:00 p.m.) eligible for $4.00 per hour shift differential

Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider delivering 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 excellence and customer success.

Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./