Lead Truck & Trailer Technician

Penske

Northwest Hills (MS)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits
Shift differentials

Job summary

Penske is seeking an experienced Technician I in Jackson, MS to maintain and repair a diverse fleet. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs with supervision as needed while advancing through Penske’s training programs.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and growth opportunities, with strong benefits and shift options. You will work with advanced vehicle maintenance technology in a clean, well-equipped facility.

Qualifications

  • 6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor-trailer maintenance
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
  • ASE Certification and 608/609 certifications preferred
  • Experience using diagnostic equipment and hand/power tools

Responsibilities

  • Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for customers
  • Performing preventive maintenance on truck and trailer equipment with little supervision
  • Repairing and troubleshooting major components (engines, transmissions, differentials)
  • Replacing complete assemblies and components as needed
  • Keeping workspace clean and safe
  • Learning Penske maintenance processes and using Penske tools to log repairs

Skills

Truck maintenance
Diagnostics
Repair
Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent
ASE Certification
608/609 certifications

Tools

Diagnostics equipment
Welding equipment
Hand tools

Job description

Penske is seeking an experienced Technician I in Jackson, MS to maintain and repair a diverse fleet. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and complete repairs with supervision as needed while advancing through Penske’s training programs.

The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and growth opportunities, with strong benefits and shift options. You will work with advanced vehicle maintenance technology in a clean, well-equipped facility.

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