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Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Diesel Technician/Mechanic 3

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDixon, CA, USA$24.25 - $26.15In-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Basic mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Ability to solve problems and comfort using tools.
  • Excellent customer service skills and communication skills.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and outside.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Ability to understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
  • Ability to perform all work in compliance with Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including selecting and using appropriate tools and personal protective equipment, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is required.
  • Ability to maintain a current driver qualification file, including annual motor vehicle records checks, a completed Department of Transportation physical, and safety performance history records requests from prior employers in the last three years. Commercial driver's license holders are subject to a Department of Transportation drug screening within 30 days of start and a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse review.
  • Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specified location, complete a Penske employment application, undergo background screening including criminal checks and past employment and education checks, pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potentially travel within a nearby geography for training.
  • Ability to remain alert and work safely, accepting responsibility for personal and others' safety.
  • Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during scheduled work.
  • Ability to use hands routinely and daily to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate tools or controls.
  • Ability to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms, and safely in all weather conditions.
  • Ability to see and hear to navigate the work environment safely around large trucks.
  • Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, and regularly push or pull truck tires exceeding 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, and complete vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
  • Partner with a manager to learn new skills through Penske technician training and hands-on coaching.
  • Work on other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
  • One to two years of automotive or diesel repair experience.
  • Mechanical inclination or completed vehicle repair training.

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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