Diesel Technician/Mechanic III – Entry Level Position Available In Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Job Description:

What’s the Job? Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers moveforward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. Here,you’ll do preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newestand best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You willhelp our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on theroad. Whether you’re looking for your first job out of school or havesome vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears,becoming a Penske Technician may be a great fit for you. Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. You’llget to work on lots of different types of equipment-not just onemanufacturer. We work hard to get the job done, but we also makesure you have the time you need to do the job right. Safety andreliability are our top priorities. Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians,we’ll teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and thecutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you aregetting the industry certified training you need to succeed andgrow your career. You’ll learn from the best in the industry. Wealso take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide youwith all the necessary major shop tools. If you are mechanically inclined or have completed any vehiclerepair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a stablecareer with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team. This position will report to our Tuscaloosa, Alabama location. Theworking schedule is Tuesday

• Saturday, 11:00am
• 7:30pm.

Thisposition has opportunity to grow!

Address:

231 65th Street Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35405 This position, at this location, offers shift differentials thatwill vary based on second shift (starting after 11am) or thirdshift (starting after 9pm) and weekend work.

• This position, atthis location, also offers individuals who hold a current and validCDL will be eligible for a $2.

00/hr rate.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for ourcustomers
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research andcomplete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Doing preventative maintenance repairs-like replacing orrotating tires-and completing vehicle component lubrication andreplacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling systemmaintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske’stechnician training and hands-on coaching
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned bysupervisor Why is Penske for you?

We take pride in offering a competitive wage and greatbenefits. This position, at this location, offers shift differentialsthat will vary based on second shift (starting after 11am) or thirdshift (starting after 9pm) and weekend work. This position, at this location, also offers individuals whohold a current and valid CDL will be eligible for a $2.00/hrrate. Penske offers ongoing skills training for to our maintenanceassociates, so you can grow your career!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational ortechnical certification in vehicle repair preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or dieselrepair 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
• The associate will be required to understand and comply withspecific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or otherinformation established by Penske management
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT,OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including butnot limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools,PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential functionof the job
• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specificlocation required, complete Penske employment application, submitto a background screening (to include criminal checks, pastemployment and education), the ability to pass a drug screen andphysical as required by the Department of Transportation, andpotential travel within a near geography for training arerequired This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation ordesignated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability towork in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner isrequired.

Associates must have the ability to accept responsibilityfor their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands describedhere are representative of those that must be met by an associateto successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will berequired to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit forextended length of time throughout their scheduled workingperiod.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine anddaily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwiseoperate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights usingapplicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weatherconditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through theworkplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order tosafely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an

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Job Category:

Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Job Function:

Truck Maintenance Job Family:

Vehicle Maintenance Address:

231 65th

Street Primary Location:

US-AL-Tuscaloosa Employer:

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2405093