Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Location

b>1222 Naperville Dr Romeoville, IL, 60446

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 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. No day is the same. You’ll get to work on lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. 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. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are.

• 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 preventive 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
• 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
• 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
• Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies
• 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, and pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation
• Potential travel within a near geography for training is required

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

Pay: $29.00/hr

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer