Diesel Technician/Mechanic II Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Job Description:

3166 Ancrum Rd. Ladson, SC 29456 $5,000 Sign On Bonus! What’sthe Job? Ready to move your career forward? As a 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 II at Penske, you are a respected technician. You aretrusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs,performing road tests to diagnose problems and completingmaintenance tasks. You set an example and informally mentor newtechnicians while continuing to grow your skills from learn fromother experienced techs and your manager. Why is this job awesome?

For starters, your skills and experience are recognized. You’ll getto 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. Yes, we know you havetechnician experience under your belt, and we’ll leverage that. Butwe’ll also teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes andthe cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you arecontinuing to get the training you need to advance in your career.

You’ll be inspired and encouraged by the best in the industry. Wetake pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you withall the necessary major shop tools. If you are an experiencedvehicle technician and are interested in a stable career with a lotof opportunity for growth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
• Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailerequipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
• Repairing and troubleshooting components such as, engines,transmissions and differentials, turbochargers, fuel systemcomponents, etc.
• Keeping your work area clean and safe
• UsingPenske’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), 3rdShift ($3), Weekends ($2)
• Career stability
• Opportunity forgrowth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
• Strong,well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske’sTechnician Certification Program is certified as a ContinuingAutomotive Service Education provider)
• Advanced vehiclemaintenance technology
• Location and schedule flexibility

Qualifications:

• 3 years of practical experience with vehiclemaintenance required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred;vocational or technical certification in vehicle 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 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:

3166

Ancrum Rd Primary Location:

US-SC-Ladson Employer:

Penske TruckLeasing Co., L.P.

Req ID:

2505505 Date posted: 05/20/2025