Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level
Company: Penske
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: September 26, 2024
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Job Description:
2744 NE Evangeline Trwy, Lafayette, LA 70507 What's the Job?
Ready 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.
Whether you're looking for your first job out of school or have
some vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears,
becoming a Penske Technician may be a great fit for you. 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 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, 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. 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.
Main Responsibilities: • Making sure vehicles are maintained and
safe for our customers • Using Penske's tools and technologies to
log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle
diagnostics • Doing preventative maintenance repairs-like replacing
or rotating tires-and 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 Penske's technician training
and hands-on coaching • Working on other projects and tasks as
assigned by supervisor Why Penske is for You: • Competitive
starting salary • Shift Premiums - 2nd shift ($2), 3rd shift ($3),
Weekends ($2) • Career stability • Opportunity for growth •
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off • Strong,
well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske's
Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing
Automotive Service Education provider) • Advanced vehicle
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 diesel
repair experience (preferred) • Valid driver's 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 •
The associate will be required to understand and comply with
specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other
information established by Penske management • 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. • Regular,
predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job •
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 successfully completed 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. • 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 This position is regulated by the Department
of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company,
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. 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. • 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 scheduled working period. • 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. • The associate must be able to
work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated
working platforms. • The associate must be able to safely work in
all weather conditions. • 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. • 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.
Salary: $21.50/hourly Hours: M-F 1330-2200 SA- 0500 -1300
(rotational) Shift Differentials: Second shift start times after
11am are eligible for $2.00 per hour shift differential Third shift
start time after 9pm are eligible for $3.00 per hour shift
differential Benefits: Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates
and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more visit
https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Penske is an Equal Opportunity
Employer Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians
Job Function: Truck Maintenance Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance
Address: 2744 NE Evangeline Thrwy Primary Location: US-LA-Lafayette
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2410049 Date
posted: 09/22/2024
Keywords: Penske, Lafayette , Diesel Technician Mechanic III Entry Level, Professions , Lafayette, Louisiana
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