Diesel Technician/Mechanic III – Entry Level Position Available In Alachua, Florida

Job Description:

2195 Centennial Dr Gainesville

GA 30501

What’s the Job? Ready toaccelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? Asa Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. Here, you’ll dopreventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and bestmaintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help ourcustomers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road. Whetheryou’re looking for your first job out of school or have somevehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, becominga Penske Technician may be a great fit for you. Why is this jobawesome? For starters, no day is the same. You’ll get to work onlots of different types of equipment-not just one manufacturer. Wework hard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have thetime you need to do the job right. Safety and reliability are ourtop priorities. Working alongside experienced supervisors andmaster technicians, we’ll teach you about our vehicle maintenanceprocesses and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will makesure you are getting the industry certified training you need tosucceed and grow your career. You’ll learn from the best in theindustry. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are, andwe provide you with all the necessary major shop tools. If you aremechanically inclined or have completed any vehicle repairtraining, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable careerwith a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team. The workingshift is Sun – Thur 6:00am – 3:00pm.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and completerepairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Doing preventativemaintenance repairs-like replacing or rotating tires-and completingvehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electricalsystem repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and dieselengine vehicles
• Partnering with your manager to learn new skillsusing Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching
• Workingon other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor Why Penske isfor

You:

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premiums 2.00 for2nd shift and 3.00 for 3rd shift)
• Career stability
• Opportunityfor 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 aContinuing Automotive Service Education provider)
• Advancedvehicle maintenance technology
• Location and schedule flexibility

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or dieselrepair experience (preferred)
• Valid driver’s license
• Theability to solve problems and comfort using tools
• Excellentcustomer service skills and communication skills
• The ability towork 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 mustbe able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penskesafety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to thecorrect selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machineguarding, 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 work the required schedule,work at the specific location required, complete Penske employmentapplication, submit to a background screening (to include criminalchecks, past employment and education), the ability to pass a drugscreen and physical as required by the Department ofTransportation, and potential travel within a near geography fortraining are required This position is regulated by the Departmentof Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company,and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in asafe manner is required.

Associates must have the ability to acceptresponsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety ofothers.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by anassociate to successfully perform the essential functions of thisjob. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Whileperforming the duties of this job, the associate will be requiredto move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extendedlength of time throughout their scheduled working period.
• Theassociate is required to use their hands on a routine and dailybasis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwiseoperate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able towork safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevatedworking platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work inall weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of largetrucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see andhear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• Theassociate 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 Equal Opportunity Employer About Penske TruckLeasing/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:

2195

Centennial Dr Primary Location:

US-GA-Gainesville Employer:

PenskeTruck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2503098 Date posted: 04/20/2025