Diesel Technician/Mechanic III - Entry Level

Penske; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Shift premiums for 2nd/3rd shifts and/

Career stability

Growth opportunities

Excellent benefits

Advanced technician training

Location and scheduling flexibility

Job summary

Penske in Sandston, VA is seeking a Technician to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet. You'll use modern tools and work with experienced supervisors to keep vehicles safe and on the road.

Whether you’re starting out or bringing repair experience, Penske offers training through its Technician Certification Program, competitive pay, shift premiums, and opportunities for career growth while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and willing to learn new skills.
• Experience or training in basic vehicle maintenance is helpful.
• Able to perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and ensure vehicles are safe for customers.
• Use Penske tools to log, diagnose, and repair issues.
• Perform basic maintenance such as tire rotation and lubrication.
• Learn new skills through Penske’s technician training and coaching.
• Assist with other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Willing to learn

Basic vehicle diagnostics

Tools

Penske tools

Job description

540 Trampton Rd
Sandston VA 23150
United States

Pay range: 22-23.43

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 2nd Shift ($3), 3rd Shift ($4), Weekends ($2)


• Career stability


• Opportunity for growth


• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off


• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)


• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology


• Location and schedule flexibility