Equipment Repair Technician

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing seeks an Equipment Repair Technician in Washington DC. This entry-level position involves performing inspections, preventative maintenance, and repairs on shop equipment. Ideal candidates will possess automotive knowledge and strong organizational skills while contributing positively to team operations.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years as an automotive or heavy duty technician preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• Experience using tools of the trade is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and light repairs on shop equipment.
• Collaborate with location staff to schedule visits.
• Communicate repair or replacement recommendations.

Skills

Organization

Customer Service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate or Tech School Degree

Tools

Diagnostic Equipment

Power Tools

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing, the leader in the transportation industry, has an exciting and unique opportunity to leverage your passion for heavy-duty shop equipment and tools. As an Equipment Repair Technician (SETS) you will be focused on performing inspections, preventative maintenance and light repair on Shop Equipment and Tools in your assigned geographical area at Penske service facilities. This role is designed to be entry level working 10 hour shifts 4 days a week, Monday – Friday. Your success will make a positive impact on our maintenance facility operations, Technicians, Supervisors and Service Managers daily lives, contributing to the overall success of the business.

A typical day will involve you driving a Shop Equipment & Tooling Support (SETS) truck, interacting with Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors and Service Managers as you complete the inspection process throughout the workday. You will complete each inspection digitally, to capture needed information and automate the approval process, summary reporting and inventory management. In some cases, you will return home same day. In others, you will continue to the next location returning home every weekend. You will interact regularly with other members of the Tooling & Service Bay Technology team to identify areas of process and tooling improvement. Penske tooling and equipment enables our world-class technicians and customer service representatives to perform quality preventative maintenance service and repairs on 400,000+ vehicles. With your technical abilities and commitment to the team, we can continue to move forward with a relentless drive to help our customers win.

If you possess strong automotive or heavy-duty technical knowledge about tools and equipment, are process driven and able to listen to different perspectives, we are interested in talking with you.

Major Responsibilities :

• Perform SETS Inspection and Light Repair Procedures.
• Collaborate with location staff and SETS team to schedule visits.
• Communicate repair or replacement recommendations based on inspection results.
• Keep SETS truck organized and clean.
• Communicate Tool, Replacement Part and Garage Supplies Inventory needs.
• Identify areas of SETS process improvement.
• Assist as needed with Training of inspection and repair process with new associates.
• Other duties and tasks as required by supervisor.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years as an automotive or heavy duty technician with diagnostics and repair experience preferred.
• Valid Driver's License required
• ALI Inspection Certification preferred.
• CDI Torque Wrench Certification Training preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates or Tech School Degree preferred.
• Excellent organization, customer service and communication skills.
• Experience using tools of the trade (Including computers, tablets, cellular devices, hand tools, power tools and diagnostic equipment, etc).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications (Including Outlook, Teams, Smartsheet and Salesforce, etc).
• Regular, Predictable, full-time attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Willingness to travel as necessary within the geographical area (Penske Truck Leasing locations), work the required schedule, work at the specific location, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment, and education) and pass a drug screening.

Physical Qualifications :

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend and sit for extended length of time through their scheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and / or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and / or move up to 50lbs / 23kg and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100lbs / 45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Penske Truck Leasing / Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing / Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category : Vehicle Maintenance / Mechanics / Technicians

Job Family : General Administration

Address : 1850 New York Ave NE

Primary Location : US-DC-Washington

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