Tire Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel
Company: Penske Truck Leasing
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 20, 2023
Job Description:
Tire Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel (Job Number: 2219727 )
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 with a focus
on tires. You will help our customers keep their vehicles in shape
and on the road. This position will travel to our customer
locations and change tires on their vehicles. As a Technician 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. Click below to see what makes Penske great
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMO8FwiZSQg&feature=youtu.be
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:
- Career stability
- 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 POSITION
DETAILS: 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 9,000 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
consumer truck rentals, used truck sales, transportation and
warehousing management and supply chain management solutions. Visit
www.GoPenske.com to learn more. Pay: $27.83 - $32.89/hour Benefits:
Our excellent benefits plan keeps associates and their families
happy, healthy and secure. To learn more visit
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Locations : 7210 S 224th St 7210 S 224th St Kent, WA 98032 Primary
Location : United States-Washington-Kent Job : Vehicle
Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Penske Oracle Job (US & CA only
do not edit): : PTL.Technician Req ID: 2219727
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