Diesel Mechanic/Technician I – Experienced Position Available In Ouachita, Louisiana

Job Description:

Diesel Mechanic/Technician I –

Experienced Location:

100 ClarkBlvd Monroe, Ohio 45044 What’s the Job? Ready to move your careerforward? As an experienced 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 I at Penske, you are arespected, experienced lead at your location—a master technician.

You set an example and informally mentor others while learning fromyour manager. You are trusted to work independently while doingmajor and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problemsand completing maintenance tasks. Why is this job awesome? Forstarters, your skills and experience are recognized. You’ll get towork 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. Yes, we know you areexperienced, and we will rely on your experience and leadership.

But we’ll also teach you about our vehicle maintenance processesand the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure youare continuing to get the training you need to advance in yourcareer. You’ll be inspired and encouraged by the best in theindustry. We take pride in how clean our facilities are, and weprovide you with all the necessary major shop tools. If you are anexperienced truck and trailer technician and are interested in astable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

Making sure vehicles are maintained and safefor our customers Doing preventive maintenance services on truckand trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timelymanner Repairing and troubleshooting major components such asengines, transmissions and differentials, including replacingcomplete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.

Keeping your work area clean and safe Using Penske’s tools andtechnologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basicvehicle diagnostics Learning new skills through Penske’s techniciantraining Working on other projects and tasks as assigned bysupervisor Why Penske is for

You:

Competitive starting salary ShiftPremium Career stability Opportunity for growth Excellent benefits,including lots of time off Strong, well-rounded training on avariety of OEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Programis certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)Advanced vehicle maintenance technology Location and scheduleflexibility

Qualifications:

6 years of practical experience withtruck and tractor-trailer maintenance High school diploma orequivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification invehicle repair preferred Specialized training and experience in thediagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines,transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASECertification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred) Experiencedusing all tools of the trade (including welding equipment,diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools) Valid driver’slicense required, CDL preferred The ability to solve problemsExcellent customer service skills and communication skills Theability to work well as part of a team Willing to work innon-climate-controlled conditions Basic computer skills Theassociate will be required to understand and comply with specificinstructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other informationestablished by Penske management The associate must be able toperform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety andmaintenance policies; including but not limited to the correctselection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, andestablished best safety practice. Regular, predictable, fullattendance is an essential function of the job As this positionrequires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated bythe DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to bemaintained as required by the role.

The driver qualification fileincludes:

an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, asuccessfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance Historyrecords request from prior employers in the last 3 years.

Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers’yards, close geographical area and training sites), work therequired schedule, work at the specific location required, completePenske employment application, submit to a background screening (toinclude criminal checks, past employment and education) and pass adrug screening This position is regulated by the Department ofTransportation 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 in allweather conditions. Given the frequent movement of large trucksthrough the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hearin order to safely navigate the work environment. The associatemust be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg andoccasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. Penske is an EqualOpportunity Employer. About Penske Truck Leasing 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.

Dateposted:

05/09/2025