Diesel Technician — Hands-On Training & Growth

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums (2nd $2.00, 3rd $3.00)

Career stability

Growth opportunities

Excellent benefits and time off

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs across a modern fleet. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art tools and learn Penske's maintenance processes, gaining hands-on training from seasoned technicians.

Whether you are starting out or have repair experience, this role offers growth, competitive pay, shift premiums, excellent benefits and a stable career path within a safety‑minded team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred).
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate tools.

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.

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. in Lafayette, LA is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs across a modern fleet. You will work with state‑of‑the‑art tools and learn Penske's maintenance processes, gaining hands-on training from seasoned technicians.

Whether you are starting out or have repair experience, this role offers growth, competitive pay, shift premiums, excellent benefits and a stable career path within a safety‑minded team.