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.

Working location: 1655 Cross Pointe Way, Duluth, GA 30097. Working shift:
Sun‑Thurs 2nd shift 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm or 3rd shift Sun‑Thurs 11:00 pm‑7:30 am.

• 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

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift premiums (2.50 for 2nd shift & 3.50 for 3rd shift)
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
• Strong, well‑rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment
• 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
• 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
• Understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• Perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Regulated by the DOT; requires current driver qualification file and compliance with safety and travel requirements
• Willingness to work the required schedule, location, complete application, background screening, drug screen and physical, and potential travel for training

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.

• Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout scheduled working period.
• Use hands daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls.
• Work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated platforms.
• Work safely in all weather conditions.
• See and hear to safely navigate work environment.
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally up to 100 lbs (45 kg); push/pull truck tires exceeding 100 lbs.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer