Diesel Technician/Mechanic II Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Description:

231 65th Street Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405 What’s the Job? Ready to moveyour career forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactlythat. Here, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs ofall levels on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles inthe industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles inshape and on the road. As a Technician II at Penske, you are arespected technician. You are trusted to work independently whiledoing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnoseproblems and completing maintenance tasks. You set an example andinformally mentor new technicians while continuing to grow yourskills from learn from other experienced techs and your manager.

Why is this job awesome? For starters, your skills and experienceare recognized. You’ll get to work on lots of different types ofequipment-not just one manufacturer. We work hard to get the jobdone, but we also make sure you have the time you need to do thejob right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities. Yes, weknow you have technician experience under your belt, and we’llleverage that. But we’ll also teach you about our vehiclemaintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. Andwe will make sure you are continuing to get the training you needto advance in your career. You’ll be inspired and encouraged by thebest in the industry. We take pride in how clean our facilitiesare, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools. Ifyou are an experienced vehicle technician and are interested in astable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making sure vehicles are maintained andsafe for our customers
• Doing preventive maintenance services ontruck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in atimely manner
• Repairing and troubleshooting components such as,engines, transmissions and differentials, turbochargers, fuelsystem components, etc.
• Keeping your work area clean and safe
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and completerepairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Learning new skillsthrough Penske’s technician training
• Working on other projectsand tasks as assigned by supervisor Why Penske is for

You:

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premiums
• 2nd shift($2.00/hr), 3rd shift ($3.00/hr), Weekends ($2.00/hr)
• Careerstability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, includinglots of time off
• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety ofOEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Program iscertified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)
• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
• Location and scheduleflexibility

Qualifications:

• 3 years of practical experience withvehicle maintenance required
• High school diploma or equivalentpreferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repairpreferred
• Specialized training and experience in thediagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines,transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASECertification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred)
• Experiencedusing tools of the trade (including diagnostic equipment, handtools, and power tools)
• Valid driver’s license required
• Theability to solve problems
• Excellent customer service skills andcommunication skills
• The ability to work well as part of a team
• Willing to work in non-climate-controlled conditions
• Basiccomputer skills
• The associate will be required to understand andcomply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations,or other information established by Penske management
• Theassociate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA,and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but notlimited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE,machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular,predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, itis regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualificationfile to be maintained as required by the role.

The driverqualification file includes:

an annual motor vehicle records (MVR)check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and SafetyPerformance History records request from prior employers in thelast 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT DrugScreening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSAClearinghouse review.

• Willingness to travel as necessary withinthe district (customers’ yards, close geographical area andtraining sites), work the required schedule, work at the specificlocation required, complete Penske employment application, submitto a background screening (to include criminal checks, pastemployment and education) and pass a drug screening.

This positionis regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated assafety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in aconstant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.

Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for theirown safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representativeof those that must be met by an associate to successfully performthe essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform theessential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, theassociate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb,bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout theirscheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use theirhands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle,feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• Theassociate must be able to work safely at heights using applicableladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must beable to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequentmovement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate mustbe able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the workenvironment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/ormove up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer About PenskeTruck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske TruckLeasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportationprovider that delivers essential and innovative transportation,logistics and technology services to help companies and people moveforward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and itsassociates are driven by a dedication to excellence and acommitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

JobCategory:

Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Job Function:

Truck Maintenance Job Family:

Vehicle Maintenance Address:

231 65th

Street Primary Location:

US-AL-Tuscaloosa Employer:

Penske TruckLeasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2501598