Tooling Support Coordinator

Penske Truck Leasing; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 62,700 - 79,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits plan

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing in Los Angeles is seeking an entry-level Equipment Repair Technician to perform inspections and preventative maintenance on shop equipment. This position offers a unique opportunity to use your technical skills and contribute to our maintenance facility's success.

As part of your role, you will drive a SETS truck, interact with technicians, and work collaboratively to improve tooling processes. Excellent benefits and a supportive work environment await you!

Qualifications

• 0–3 years as an automotive or heavy-duty technician with diagnostics and repair experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent organization, customer service and communication skills.
• Experience using tools of the trade including computers, tablets, cellular devices, hand tools, and power tools.

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.

Skills

Automotive or heavy-duty technical knowledge

Excellent organization

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s or tech school degree

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Position Summary

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 the 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.
• ASE Certifications preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate’s 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).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web‑based applications (including Outlook, Teams, Smartsheet and Salesforce).
• 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

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend and sit for extended periods during their scheduled working hours.
• 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 to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 lb (23 kg) and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 lb (45 kg).

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The pay range for this position is $62,700 – $79,900. Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families happy, healthy, and secure. To learn more, visit Penske’s benefits page.