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-timeHudson, NH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred, as is vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair.
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 work in compliance with DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including the appropriate selection and use of tools and personal protective equipment, machine guarding, and established safety practices.
Regular, predictable, full attendance is essential.
The role requires maintaining a current driver qualification file, including an annual motor vehicle records check, a completed DOT physical, and requests for safety performance history records from prior employers for the last three years. CDL holders must complete DOT drug screening within 30 days of starting and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
The associate must be willing to work the required schedule and location, complete the Penske employment application, undergo background screening, pass a drug screen and physical as required by DOT, and potentially travel within a nearby area for training.
The role requires constant alertness and safe work practices, including accepting responsibility for the associate’s own safety and the safety of others.
The associate must be able to move frequently and 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 be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms and work safely in all weather conditions.
The associate must be able to see and hear to navigate the workplace safely around moving large trucks.
The associate must regularly lift or move up to 50 pounds, occasionally lift or move 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, including tire replacement or rotation, 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.
Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by a supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with automotive or diesel repair for 1–2 years is preferred.
A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair is preferred.

Location: 9-11 Hampshire Dr. Hudson, NH, 03051
Shift: Monday – Friday 3:30 pm – 12 am
Starting rate of Pay: $26.50 per hour + $3.00 Shift Differential

What’s the Job?

Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll do exactly that. Here, you’ll do preventative maintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best maintained fleet of vehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shape and on the road.

Whether you’re looking for your first job out of school or have some vehicle repair experience and are looking to switch gears, becoming a Penske Technician may be a great fit for you.

Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. You’ll get to work on lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. We work hard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have the time you need to do the job right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities.

Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, we’ll teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you are getting the industry certified training you need to succeed and grow your career. You’ll learn from the best in the industry. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with all the necessary major shop tools.

If you are mechanically inclined or have completed any vehicle repair training, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable career with a lot of opportunity for growth, join our team.

Main Responsibilities:

• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers

• Using Penske’s tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs, including basic vehicle diagnostics

• Doing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—and completing vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electrical system repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engine vehicles

• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske’s technician training and hands-on coaching

• Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Why Penske is for You:

• Competitive starting salary

• Shift Premiums

• Career stability

• Opportunity for growth

• Excellent benefits, including lots of time off

• Strong, well-rounded training on a variety of OEM equipment (Penske’s Technician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing Automotive Service Education provider)

• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology

• Location and schedule flexibility

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred

• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience (preferred)

• Valid driver’s license

• The ability to solve problems and comfort using tools

• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills

• The ability to work well as part of a team and outside

• Basic computer skills

• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management

• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it is regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to be maintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: an annual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employers in the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screening within 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.

• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education), the ability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training are required

This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have the ability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safety of others.

Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.

• 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 in order to safely navigate the work environment.

• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg. This position also requires the ability to push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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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