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

Job Description:

Location:

100 Clark Blvd Monroe, Ohio 45044 What’s the Job? Readyto move your career forward? As an experienced Technician atPenske, you’ll do exactly that. Here, you’ll perform preventativemaintenance and repairs of all levels on the newest and bestmaintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help ourcustomers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road. As aTechnician I at Penske, you are a respected, experienced lead atyour location-a master technician. You set an example andinformally mentor others while learning from your manager. You aretrusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs,performing road tests to diagnose problems and completingmaintenance tasks. Why is this job awesome? For starters, yourskills and experience are recognized. You’ll get to work on lots ofdifferent types of equipment-not just one manufacturer. We workhard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have the timeyou need to do the job right. Safety and reliability are our toppriorities. Yes, we know you are experienced, and we will rely onyour experience and leadership. But we’ll also teach you about ourvehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology weuse. And we will make sure you are continuing to get the trainingyou need to advance in your career. You’ll be inspired andencouraged by the best in the industry. We take pride in how cleanour facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary majorshop tools. If you are an experienced truck and trailer technicianand are interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity forgrowth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making surevehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Doingpreventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment withlittle or no supervision and in a timely manner
• Repairing andtroubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions anddifferentials, including replacing complete assemblies,turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
• Keeping your workarea clean and safe
• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log,research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
• Learning new skills through Penske’s technician training
• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor WhyPenske is for

You:

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premium
• 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 inthe diagnosis/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 problems
• Excellent 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 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:

100

Clark Blvd Primary Location:

US-OH-Monroe Employer:

Penske TruckLeasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2505721