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About the Role
As a Technician at Penske, you will perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring customer vehicles remain in optimal condition and on the road. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to work on various equipment types and advance your career.
Responsibilities
- Ensure vehicles are maintained and safe for customers.
- Utilize Penske's tools and technologies for repair logging, research, and completion, including basic vehicle diagnostics.
- Perform preventative maintenance such as tire replacement/rotation, lubrication, component replacement, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel engines.
- Collaborate with management to acquire new skills through Penske's technician training and hands-on coaching.
- Undertake additional projects and tasks as assigned by supervisors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred.
- Valid driver's license.
- Problem-solving abilities and comfort using tools.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, and regulations.
- Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies, including proper tool selection, PPE usage, and safety practices.
- Regular, predictable, and full attendance is essential.
- Must maintain a current driver qualification file as required by the DOT, including annual MVR checks, DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records.
- CDL holders will undergo a DOT Drug Screening and FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
- Willingness to work the required schedule and at the specific location.
- Completion of Penske employment application.
- Submission to background screening (criminal checks, past employment, and education).
- Ability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation.
- Potential travel for training within a near geography.
- Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
- Ability to accept responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others.
- Ability to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods.
- Ability to use hands for grasping, reaching, touching, handling, and operating tools/controls.
- Ability to work safely at heights using ladders and elevated platforms.
- Ability to work safely in all weather conditions.
- Ability to see and hear to safely navigate the work environment.
- Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally up to 100lbs/45kg.
- Ability to push/pull truck tires exceeding 100 pounds.
Skills
- Preventative maintenance
- Minor repairs
- Vehicle diagnostics
- Tire replacement
- Tire rotation
- Component lubrication
- Component replacement
- Electrical system repairs
- Cooling system maintenance
- Gas engine maintenance
- Diesel engine maintenance
- Customer service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Tool usage
- Basic computer skills
Location
- 305 E Seneca St, Oswego, NY 13126
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repair experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Vocational or technical certification in vehicle repair preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $28.30/hr plus shift differentials of $3/hr for 2nd shift, and $4/hr for 3rd shift
Benefits
- 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
- Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
- Location and schedule flexibility
About the Company
- Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward.
- With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.
Equal Opportunity
- Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer