Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician III at Penske, youll do exactly that. Here, youll 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.

Whether youre looking for your first job out of school or have some vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, Technician III may be a great fit for you.

Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. Youll get to work on lots of different types of equipmentnot 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.

Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, well 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. Youll 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.

If you are mechanically inclined or have completed any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Location Address: 171 Jordan Rd, Tifton, GA 31794

Shift Hours: 2nd shift during the week, Sat shifts may be required.

Main Responsibilities:

Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers

Using Penskes tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics

Doing preventative maintenance repairslike replacing or rotating tiresand completing vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles

Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penskes technician training and hands-on coaching

Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Why Penske is for You:

Competitive starting salary

Career stability

Opportunity for growth

Excellent benefits, including lots of time off

Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penskes Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)

Advanced vehicle maintenance technology

Location and schedule flexibility

Qualifications:
High school diploma required; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred
Valid drivers license required and must also have or be able to get a CDL license
The ability to solve problems and comfort using tools
Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
The ability to work well as part of a team and outside
Basic computer skills
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education), 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.

Physical Requirements:
-The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
-The associate will be required to remember and understand certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
-While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. 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.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Penske
When you join Penske, youre joining a team that cares about doing its best. At each location, theres a strong sense of teamwork. Were all working together to move our customers forward. Thats true for the 9,000+ vehicle repair associates who are working at hundreds of locations across the United States.

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves its customers from locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penskes product lines include full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit to learn more.

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