Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Location

316 SW Cascade Ave Redmond, OR 97756

Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. Here, you’ll perform 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.

• Ensuring vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers.
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Performing preventative maintenance repairs—such as replacing or rotating tires—and completing component lubrication and replacement, 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 the supervisor.

• Competitive starting salary.
• Shift premiums.
• Career stability.
• Opportunity for growth.
• Excellent benefits, including ample time off.
• Strong, well‑rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Program is certified by the 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 be comfortable using tools.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The 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 in adherence to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct tool and PPE usage, machine guarding, and best safety practices.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Compliance with DOT regulations: current driver qualification file, annual MVR check, completed DOT Physical, safety performance history, and for CDL holders, DOT drug screening and FMCSA clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, location, and meet background screening, drug screen, and physical requirements; potential travel for training.
• Ability to work in constant alertness, accept responsibility for own and others’ safety.

• Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods.
• Use hands routinely to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, or 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 navigate the work environment safely due to frequent movement of large trucks.
• Regularly lift or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs (45 kg); push/pull truck tires that exceed 100 lbs.

$23.41 per hour

Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Second shift start times after 11 AM are eligible for $3.00 per hour shift differential.

Third shift start times after 9 PM are eligible for $4.00 per hour shift differential.

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)./

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

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Location:

US-OR-Redmond

Employer:

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

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