Diesel Technician/Mechanic II
Company: Penske Truck Leasing
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: May 28, 2023
Job Description:
Diesel Technician/Mechanic II (Job Number: 2308929 ) What's the
Job? Ready to move your career forward? As a Technician at Penske,
you'll do exactly that. Here, 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 II at Penske, you are a respected technician. You are
trusted to work independently while doing major and minor repairs,
performing road tests to diagnose problems and completing
maintenance tasks. You set an example and informally mentor new
technicians while continuing to grow your skills from learn from
other experienced techs and your manager. Why is this job awesome?
For starters, your skills and experience are recognized. 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. Yes, we know you have
technician experience under your belt, and we'll leverage that. But
we'll also teach you about our vehicle maintenance processes and
the cutting-edge technology we use. And we will make sure you are
continuing to get the training you need to advance in your career.
You'll be inspired and encouraged by the best in the industry. We
take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provide you with
all the necessary major shop tools. If you are an experienced
vehicle technician and are 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
- Doing preventive maintenance services on truck and trailer
equipment with little or no supervision and in a timely manner
- Repairing and troubleshooting components such as, engines,
transmissions and differentials, 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 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 General Requirements:
- 3 years of practical experience with vehicle maintenance
required
- 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 tools of the trade (including diagnostic
equipment, hand tools, and power tools)
- Valid driver's license required
- 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
- Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function
of the job
- Willingness to travel as necessary within the district
(customers' yards, close geographical area and training sites),
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) and pass a drug screening. 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.
- The associate will be required to remember and understand
certain instructions, guidelines or other information. The
associate must be able to see and verbally communicate. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the
ability to adjust focus.
- While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be
required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The associate is
frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to
reach with hands and arms. 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. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer About
Penske When you join Penske, you're joining a team that cares about
doing its best. At each location, there's a strong sense of
teamwork. We're all working together to move our customers forward.
That's true for the 11,000 vehicle repair associates who are
working at hundreds of locations across the United States. Penske
Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania, is
a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group and
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A leading global transportation services
provider, Penske operates a premier fleet of vehicles and serves
its customers from locations in North America, South America,
Europe, Australia, and Asia. Penske's product lines include
full-service truck leasing, contract maintenance, commercial and
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Work Locations : 1111 Century Ave 1111 Century Ave Kansas City, MO
64120 Primary Location : United States-Missouri-Kansas City Job :
Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Penske Oracle Job (US &
CA only do not edit): : PTL.Technician Req ID: 2308929
Keywords: Penske Truck Leasing, Kansas City , Diesel Technician/Mechanic II, Engineering , Kansas City, Kansas
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