Diesel Technician​/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Join the Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level role at Penske Truck Leasing.

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Join the Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level role at Penske Truck Leasing.

Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. You’ll perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry, keeping our customers’ 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.

What’s awesome about this job? No day is the same. You’ll work on a variety of equipment from many manufacturers, learn from experienced supervisors and master technicians, and receive industry‑certified training. We value safety and reliability, and we keep our facilities clean and well‑equipped with major shop tools.

If you are mechanically inclined, have completed vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and want a stable career with growth opportunities, join our team.

• 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 tire replacement/rotation and component lubrication, electrical 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
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by a 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 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 comfort using tools
• 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, and regulations established by Penske management
• Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and PPE use
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Drivers must maintain a current driver qualification file per DOT requirements, including annual MVR checks, DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History. CDL holders must undergo drug screening within 30 days of start and FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location, complete the Penske employment application, pass a background screening (including criminal checks, past employment and education), a drug screen and physical, and potential travel within a near geography for training.

• Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods
• Use hands regularly to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls
• Work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms
• Work safely in all weather conditions
• See and hear clearly to navigate the workplace safely, especially around large moving trucks
• Regularly lift and/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.

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

Address: 1702 Midland Rd

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Location:

US-VA-Salem

Employer:

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

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