Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske; Belden (MS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift Premiums

Career stability

Growth opportunities

Excellent benefits, including lots of

time off

Job summary

Penske is seeking a Technician at our Belden, MS location to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on our fleet, helping customers stay on the road.

You’ll work with experienced technicians, learn maintenance processes and use cutting-edge technology, with training to grow your career. The role supports a flexible path from entry-level to skilled technician and emphasizes safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Mechanically inclined or completed vehicle repair training.
• Willing to learn and grow in a stable career.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure vehicles are safe for customers.
• Use Penske’s tools to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
• Perform preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—and lubrication/repair of cooling systems on gas and diesel engines.
• Partner with your manager to learn new skills through Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching.
• Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Vehicle repair training

Willing to learn

Job description

3094 McCullough Blvd, Belden, MS 38826

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:

• Competitive starting salary
• Shift Premiums
• Career stability
• Opportunity for growth
• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off