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Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Diesel Technician/Mechanic 3 – Entry Level

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeRichland, MS, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude and 1–2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience are preferred.
  • A valid driver’s license is required.
  • The associate must be able to solve problems and be comfortable using tools.
  • The associate must have basic computer skills.
  • The associate must understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
  • The associate must perform all work in accordance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool and personal protective equipment selection and use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is required.
  • The role requires driving Penske and customer vehicles and maintaining a driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history from employers during the prior three years. CDL holders must also complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
  • The associate must work the required schedule at the specified location, complete the employment application, submit to background screening including criminal, employment, and education checks, pass a drug screen and DOT physical as required, and be willing to travel within a nearby area for training.
  • The position is safety-sensitive and requires constant alertness, safe work practices, and accepting responsibility for personal and others’ safety.
  • The associate must be able to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
  • The associate must routinely use their hands to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
  • The associate must work safely at heights using ladders and elevated work platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
  • The associate must be able to see and hear to navigate safely around large trucks.
  • The associate must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires weighing more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain vehicles and ensure they are safe for customers.
  • Use Penske tools and technologies to log, research, and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
  • Perform preventative maintenance repairs, such as replacing or rotating tires; complete vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
  • Partner with the manager to learn new skills through Penske technician training and hands-on coaching.
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous vehicle repair training or mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience working on a variety of original equipment manufacturer vehicles and equipment.

About the Company

Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Penske provides a range of transportation services, including retail automotive sales and service, truck leasing and rental, and logistics solutions, plus professional motorsports activities. Its offerings work through distinct units: Penske Automotive Group sells and services vehicles, Penske Truck Leasing rents and maintains trucks with fleet management, and Penske Logistics handles end-to-end supply chain services. The company differentiates itself by operating multiple transportation and entertainment businesses under one private global umbrella, enabling cross-sell opportunities and large-scale coordination. Its goal is to deliver reliable, end-to-end transportation and logistics solutions for individuals and businesses worldwide while growing its diversified portfolio and leveraging scale.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Bellflower, CA
Founded
1969

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