Diesel Technician — Advanced Mechanic (2nd Shift)

Penske Truck Leasing Co.; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Career growth

Training program

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Waterbury, CT is hiring a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our modern fleet. You’ll log inspections, use diagnostic tools and learn Penske’s maintenance processes with hands-on coaching. This role offers a stable career path, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Shift: Tue–Fri 3:00pm–11:30pm and Sat 6:00am–2:30pm; starting pay $26.50/hr plus $3.00 second shift diff and $2.00 CDL incentive where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• 1–2 years automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and outdoors.

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.
• Performing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—and completing lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engines.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; vocational/technical certification preferred

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Waterbury, CT is hiring a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our modern fleet. You’ll log inspections, use diagnostic tools and learn Penske’s maintenance processes with hands-on coaching. This role offers a stable career path, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth.

Shift: Tue–Fri 3:00pm–11:30pm and Sat 6:00am–2:30pm; starting pay $26.50/hr plus $3.00 second shift diff and $2.00 CDL incentive where applicable.