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Entry Level
Full Time\nPenske Logistics
Vardaman, MS Posted on 07/20/26 (

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2604794)\n1004 N Jackson St, Houston, MS 38851\nWhat's the Job?\nReady to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you'll do exactly that. Here, you'll do preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road.\nWhether you're looking for your first job out of school or have some vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, bing a Penske Technician may be a great fit for you.\nWhy is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. You'll get to work on lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. We work hard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have the time you need to do the job right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities.\nWorking alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, we'll teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you are getting the industry certified training you need to succeed and grow your career. You'll learn from the best in the industry. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools.\nIf you are mechanically inclined or havepleted any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.\n

Main Responsibilities:

Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers\n
Using Penske's tools and technologies to log, research andplete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics\n
Doing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—andpleting vehicleponent lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles\n
Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske's technician training and hands-on coaching\n
Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor\nWhy Penske is for

You:

Competitive starting salary\n
Shift Premiums\n
Career stability\n
Opportunity for growth\n
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off\n
Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske's Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)\n
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology\n
Location and scle flexibility\n

Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred\n
Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred)\n
Valid driver's license\n
The ability to solve problems andfort using tools\n
Excellent customer service skills andmunication skills\n
The ability to work well as part of a team and outside\n
Basicputer skills\n
The associate will be required to understand andply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management\n
The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.\n
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job\n
As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role.

The driver qualification file includes:

an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfullypleted DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.\n

Willingness to work the required scle, work at the specific location required,plete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment andcation), the ability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training are required\nThis position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by thepany, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.

Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.\n

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable amodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\n

While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scled working period.\n
The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.\n
The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.\n
The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.\n
Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.\n
The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.\n

Pay:

$20.50/hr\n

Hours:

Tuesday-Thursday 3:00-11:30PM, Friday 1:00PM-9:30PM, Saturday 7:00am-3:30PM\n

Shift Differentials:

Second shift start times after 11am are eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential\nThird shift start time after 9pm are eligible for $3.00 per hour shift differential\n

Benefits:

Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure.\nPenske is an Equal Opportunity Employer\nAbout Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions\nPenske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to helppanies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and amitment to customer success. 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