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Penske Truck Leasing

Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced

Penske Truck Leasing, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Diesel Mechanic/Technician I - Experienced Penske Truck Leasing

What’s the Job? Ready to move your career forward? As an experienced Technician at Penske, you’ll perform preventative maintenance and repairs of all levels 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. As a Technician I you are a respected, experienced lead at your location—a master technician. You set an example and informally mentor others while learning from your manager. You are trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs, performing road tests to diagnose problems and completing maintenance tasks.

Timeline: Tuesday – Saturday, 3:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Main Responsibilities

Ensuring vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers

Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner

Repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions, and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.

Keeping your work area clean and safe

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

Learning new skills through Penske’s technician training

Working on other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Why Penske is for You

Competitive starting salary

Shift premium

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

6 years of practical experience with truck and tractor‑trailer maintenance

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

Specialized training and experience in the diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials), OEM training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609 certifications (preferred)

Experienced using all tools of the trade (including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, and hand and power tools)

Valid driver’s license required, CDL preferred

The ability to solve problems

Excellent customer service skills and communication skills

The ability to work well as part of a team

Willing to work in non‑climate‑controlled conditions

Basic computer skills

Must understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management

Must perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies, including correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and best safety practice

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

Position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles; regulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file (annual MVR check, DOT physical, safety performance history, etc.)

Willingness to travel as necessary within the district, work the required schedule, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background screening (including criminal checks, past employment and education) and pass a drug screening

Physical Requirements

Move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended periods during the scheduled work period.

Use hands routinely to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and operate required tools or controls.

Work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.

Work in all weather conditions.

Navigate safely among large trucks in the workplace.

Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs/23 kg regularly and up to 100 lbs/45 kg occasionally.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Address: 4343 Getwell Rd Primary Location: US‑TN‑Memphis Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2512528

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