Diesel Technician III - Growth, Training & Benefits

Penske Truck Leasing; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift premiums

Great benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our fleet. You’ll log repairs with Penske tools, diagnose basic issues, and rotate tires while staying focused on safety and reliability.

You will learn through Penske’s technician training and coaching from master technicians. Compensation starts at $20.50 per hour with shift differentials and strong benefits, schedule varies by week.

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

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

Skills

Basic mechanical aptitude

Valid driver's license

Customer service

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical cert in vehicle repair

Tools

Penske tools

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our fleet. You’ll log repairs with Penske tools, diagnose basic issues, and rotate tires while staying focused on safety and reliability.

You will learn through Penske’s technician training and coaching from master technicians. Compensation starts at $20.50 per hour with shift differentials and strong benefits, schedule varies by week.