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Penske

Diesel Technician/Mechanic III- Entry Level

Penske, Lockport, Illinois, United States, 60441

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Location b>1222 Naperville Dr Romeoville, IL, 60446

Overview Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As a Technician at Penske, you’ll perform preventive 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. No day is the same. You’ll get to work on lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. 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. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are.

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 preventive 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

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 (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

Adherence to DOT, OSHA, and Penske safety and maintenance policies

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

Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening, and pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department of Transportation

Potential travel within a near geography for training is required

Physical Requirements

Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout the scheduled working period

Use hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls

Work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms

Work safely in all weather conditions

See and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment

Regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg; push/pull truck tires on a regular basis that exceed 100 pounds

Pay Pay: $29.00/hr

Equal Opportunity Employer Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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