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Penske Truck Leasing

Diesel Technician/Mechanic II

Penske Truck Leasing, Asheville, North Carolina, us, 28814

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Overview Diesel Technician/Mechanic II at Penske Truck Leasing. Ready to move your career forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry and help our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road.

What’s the Job? As a Technician II at Penske, you are a respected technician. You are trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems, and completing maintenance tasks. You set an example and informally mentor new technicians while continuing to grow your skills from other experienced techs and your manager.

Main Responsibilities

Maintaining vehicles to ensure they are safe for customers

Performing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner

Repairing and troubleshooting components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.

Keeping the work area clean and safe

Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics

Learning new skills through Penske’s technician training

Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Why Penske is for You

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums for 2nd and 3rd shifts and weekends

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

Three years of practical experience with vehicle maintenance

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

Specialized training and experience in diagnosis/troubleshooting major components (engines, transmissions, differentials); OEM training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred)

Experience using diagnostic tools, hand tools, and power tools

Valid driver’s license required

Problem-solving ability

Excellent customer service and communication skills

Ability to work well as part of a team

Willingness to work in non-climate-controlled conditions

Basic computer skills

Ability to follow Penske-specific instructions, guidelines, and safety policies (DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies)

Regular, predictable, full attendance

Must meet DOT requirements for driving Penske and customer vehicles, including driver qualification file, annual motor vehicle records check, DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History requests; CDL holders may require DOT Drug Screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse review

Willingness to travel within the district as necessary and to undergo background checks and drug screening

Physical Requirements The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent movement, standing, walking, climbing, bending, and sitting for extended periods

Regular use of hands to grasp, reach, and operate tools or controls

Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms

Ability to work safely in all weather conditions

Ability to see and hear to navigate the work environment

May regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lbs (23 kg) and occasionally up to 100 lbs (45 kg)

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Address: 233 Sardis Rd., Asheville, NC 28806

Primary Location: US-NC-Asheville

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2511455

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