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 perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs on the newest, best-maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. Your work will keep our customers’ vehicles in shape and on the road.

1605 Kinsey Rd, Dothan, AL 36303

• Ensuring vehicles are maintained and safe for customers
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Performing preventive maintenance repairs—such as tire replacement or rotation, component lubrication, replacement, electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engines
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills through Penske’s technician training and hands‑on coaching
• Assisting with additional projects and tasks as assigned by supervisors

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift premiums
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including ample time off
• Comprehensive training on a variety of OEM equipment through Penske’s Technician Certification Program
• 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
• Problem‑solving ability and comfort using tools
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Understanding of and compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies
• Regular, predictable, full attendance
• Current driver qualification file, including DOT physical, MVR checks, and drug screening (for CDL holders)
• Willingness to work the required schedule, travel within a near geography for training, and to pass background, drug, and physical screening

• Frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and extended sitting
• Routine use of hands for grasping, reaching, touching, handling, and operating tools or controls
• Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms
• Ability to work safely in all weather conditions
• Ability to see and hear to navigate the workplace safely
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally up to 100 lbs (45 kg); ability to push or pull truck tires exceeding 100 lbs

$21.75 per hour

TBD

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.