Penske Truck Rental
Sales and Operations Management Trainee
Penske Truck Rental, West Valley City, Utah, United States
Position Summary
Take charge. Think fast. Move forward. As a Sales and Operations Management Trainee in our fast‑paced environment, you will use your hard‑earned degree to run a business and quickly solve problems for our customers – who will depend on you to achieve success.
Pay $25/hr. or $52,000/yr.
Schedule Day shift. Must be able to work holidays and a weekend day, as necessary.
Major Responsibilities
Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts – including many of the Fortune 500.
Manage our large inventory of world‑class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a fast‑paced and dynamic workspace.
Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Penske Is a Good Fit
We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits.
Our Sales and Operations Management Trainee role is an hourly role, offering a starting salary of at least $52,000 per year (may vary based on prior relevant work experience and market).
This position offers premium pay for weekend work of $2.50/hr.
Advancement opportunities follow a 6–9‑month training period and include a generous base pay increase at that time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Internship or related work experience in a customer‑facing role preferred.
Results oriented with attention to detail and strong time‑management skills.
A valid driver's license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
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. The file includes an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records from prior employers in the last 3 years. CDL holders will also complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers’ yards, close geographical area, and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety‑sensitive by the company. Associates must work in a constant state of alertness and perform in a safe manner, accepting responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described 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 essential functions.
Associate must read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
While performing duties, the associate may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs/12 kg.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions 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.
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Pay $25/hr. or $52,000/yr.
Schedule Day shift. Must be able to work holidays and a weekend day, as necessary.
Major Responsibilities
Develop consumer and commercial customer solutions to local and national accounts – including many of the Fortune 500.
Manage our large inventory of world‑class and nationally recognized vehicles, balancing fleet productivity, profitability, and customer satisfaction in a fast‑paced and dynamic workspace.
Generate new business leads as well as foster existing customer relationships.
Ensure complete customer satisfaction in a fast‑paced environment.
Why Penske Is a Good Fit
We take pride in offering a competitive wage and great benefits.
Our Sales and Operations Management Trainee role is an hourly role, offering a starting salary of at least $52,000 per year (may vary based on prior relevant work experience and market).
This position offers premium pay for weekend work of $2.50/hr.
Advancement opportunities follow a 6–9‑month training period and include a generous base pay increase at that time.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, preferred concentration in Business or Marketing.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Internship or related work experience in a customer‑facing role preferred.
Results oriented with attention to detail and strong time‑management skills.
A valid driver's license is required, as is the ability and willingness to drive Penske vehicles, including a 26’ box truck.
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. The file includes an annual motor vehicle records check, a successfully completed DOT Physical, and Safety Performance History records from prior employers in the last 3 years. CDL holders will also complete a DOT drug screening within 30 days of start and are subject to an FMCSA Clearinghouse review.
Willingness to travel as necessary within the district (customers’ yards, close geographical area, and training sites), work the required schedule, work at the specified location, complete the Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (past employment, education, and criminal history), and drug screening are required.
This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety‑sensitive by the company. Associates must work in a constant state of alertness and perform in a safe manner, accepting responsibility for their own safety and that of others.
Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described 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 essential functions.
Associate must read, communicate verbally and/or in written form, remember and analyze information, and understand instructions or guidelines.
While performing duties, the associate may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs/12 kg.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions 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.
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