Diesel Technician/Mechanic III – Entry Level Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

Job Description:

3166 Ancrum Rd. Ladson, SC 29456 $5,000 Sign On Bonus! What’sthe Job? Ready to accelerate your career while helping ourcustomers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll doexactly that. Here, you’ll do preventative maintenance and minorrepairs on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in theindustry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shapeand on the road. Whether you’re looking for your first job out ofschool or have some vehicle repair experience and are looking toswitch gears, becoming a Penske Technician may be a great fit foryou. Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same.

You’ll get to work on lots of different types of equipment-not justone manufacturer. We work hard to get the job done, but we alsomake sure you have the time you need to do the job right. Safetyand reliability are our top priorities. Working alongsideexperienced supervisors and master technicians, we’ll teach youabout our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edgetechnology we use. And we will make sure you are getting theindustry certified training you need to succeed and grow yourcareer. You’ll learn from the best in the industry. We also takepride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with allthe necessary major shop tools. If you are mechanically inclined orhave completed any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn,and 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
• Using Penske’stools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs,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 – 2nd($2.00), 3rd ($3.00), Weekends ($2.00)
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of timeoff
• 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

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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:

2501203 Date posted: 05/03/2025