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Penske

Diversified transportation, logistics, and motorsports provider

Diesel Technician/Mechanic 3 – Entry Level

Heavy Duty & Diesel Vehicle MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 11
Full-timeSpringfield, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A 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, use tools, perform basic computer tasks, work as part of a team and outdoors, and communicate with customers.
  • The associate must understand and comply with instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, and other information established by Penske management.
  • The associate must perform work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including appropriate tool and personal protective equipment use, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is required, as is willingness to work the stated schedule and at the specified location.
  • The role requires maintaining a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT physical, and safety performance history records from prior employers in the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Clearinghouse review.
  • Applicants must complete a Penske employment application and submit to background screening, including criminal, past employment, and education checks, and pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation.
  • The associate must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safely accept responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
  • The associate must be able to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods; routinely operate tools or controls with their hands; work safely at heights and in all weather; and see and hear in the work environment.
  • The associate must regularly lift 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 preventive maintenance repairs, including replacing or rotating tires, lubricating and replacing vehicle components, conducting some electrical-system repairs, and maintaining cooling systems on gas and diesel engine vehicles.
  • Partner with a manager to learn new skills through Penske technician training and hands-on coaching.
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience completing vehicle-repair training.
  • Potential travel within the nearby area for 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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