Diesel Tech/Mechanic III - Entry Level

ZipRecruiter; Kaukauna (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your mechanical skills can shine! This role offers a stable career path with ample opportunities for growth and development. You'll be responsible for ensuring vehicle safety and performing essential maintenance tasks, all while receiving strong training on advanced vehicle technologies. Enjoy competitive starting salaries, shift premiums, and excellent benefits, including generous time off. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums

Career stability

Opportunity for growth

Excellent benefits

Strong training programs

Location flexibility

Schedule flexibility

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to perform safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure vehicles are safe for customers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and basic repairs on vehicles.

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair

Tools

Automotive diagnostic tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Job Description

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:

1. Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers
2. Using tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics
3. 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
4. Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske's technician training and hands-on coaching
5. Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

What We Offer:

1. Competitive starting salary
2. Shift Premiums (2.50 and 3.50)
3. Career stability
4. Opportunity for growth
5. Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
6. Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment
7. Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
8. Location and schedule flexibility

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair
2. Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience
3. Valid driver's license
4. The ability to solve problems and comfort using tools
5. Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
6. The ability to work well as part of a team and outside
7. Basic computer skills
8. The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by management
9. 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.
10. Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
11. As this position requires driving company 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.
12. Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete 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
13. 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.

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
4. The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
5. 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.
6. 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.