Job Description
**Location:** 370 Davids Dr. Wilmington, OH 45177
**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:**
• We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits.
• This position, at this location, offers shift differentials that will vary
based on second shift (starting after 11am) or third shift (starting after
9pm) and weekend work.
• This position, at this location, also offers individuals who hold a current
and valid CDL will be eligible for a $2.00hr rate.
• Penske offers ongoing skills training for to our maintenance associates, so
you can grow your career!
**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, andor 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 andor move up to 50lbs23kg
and occasionally lift andor move up to 100lbs45kg.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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**About Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions**
Penske Truck LeasingTransportation 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.
Job Category: Vehicle MaintenanceMechanicsTechnicians
Job Function: Truck Maintenance
Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance
Address: 370 Davids Drive
Primary Location: US-OH-Wilmington
Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.
Req ID: 2413813