Tire Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel
Company: Penske Logistics
Location: Kent
Posted on: September 10, 2023
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Job Description:
What's the Job? Ready to move your career forward? As a Tire
Technician at Penske South Kent, 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
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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 https://penske.jobs/benefits/ Keywords: Automotive,
Diesel, Diesel Repair, Diesel Tech, Diesel Mechanic, Gas Mechanic,
Mechanic, Hydraulics Auto Repair, Truck Repair, Trailer Repair,
Equipment Installer, Electronic Diagnostic, Car Carrier Repair,
Mechanical Repair, Installer, Truck Equipment, Auto Mechanic, ASE
Certified, ASE, Automotive, Repair, Light And Heavy Duty Trucks,
Truck Mechanic Service Technician, Heavy Truck & Equipment
Technician, Heavy Truck Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, Shop
Mechanic, Truck Mechanic, Fleet Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Trailer
Mechanic, Universal Technical Institute, UTI, Wyotech, Lincoln
College of Technology, Lincoln Tech, University of Northwest Ohio,
Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Eaton, Meritor, Mack, International,
Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner, Hino, Isuzu, Apprentice
Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians Job
Function: Truck Maintenance Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance
Address: 7210 S 224th St Primary Location: US-WA-Kent Employer:
Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2311796 Date posted:
09/03/2023
Keywords: Penske Logistics, Kent , Tire Technician - Heavy Duty Diesel, Engineering , Kent, Washington
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