Entry Level Diesel Technician/Mechanic III: $2,000 Sign-On Bonus

Penske

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Louisville, Kentucky

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance and complex repairs on a fleet of trucks and trailers to ensure vehicle safety and reliability. Responsibilities include troubleshooting major components like engines and transmissions while utilizing company diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

You have extensive experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a variety of truck and trailer equipment. You are adept at diagnosing and repairing major components, working independently, and ensuring vehicles are maintained and safe for customers.

Must Have Skills for ATS

diesel engine repair

transmission repair

differential repair

turbocharger replacement

fuel system repair

preventative maintenance

vehicle diagnostics

Job Description

Work Location: 4300 Petersburg Rd. Louisville, KY 40218

What’s the Job?Ready to move your career forward? As an experienced Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. Here, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels 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. As a Technician I at Penske, you are a respected, experienced lead at your location—a master technician. You set an example and informally mentor others while learning from your manager. You are trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems and completing maintenance tasks. Why is this job awesome? For starters, your skills and experience are recognized. 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.  Yes, we know you are experienced, and we will rely on your experience and leadership. But we’ll also teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you are continuing to get the training you need to advance in your career. You’ll be inspired and encouraged by the best in the industry. We take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools.  
 If you are an experienced truck and trailer technician and are 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• Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner• Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.• Keeping your 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 Premium• 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
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Penske

Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading provider of innovative transportation solutions, Penske operates and maintains nearly 400,000 vehicles and serves its customers from approximately 1,000 maintenance facilities and more than 1,900 truck rental locations across North America. Solutions from Penske include full-service truck leasing, fleet maintenance, truck rentals, used trucks, and a comprehensive array of technologies to keep the world moving forward. Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
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