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12221 34th st nsaint petersburg, FL, 33716**What's the Job?**Ready to accelerate your career while helping our customers move forward? As aTechnician at Penske, you'll do exactly that. Here, you'll do preventativemaintenance and minor repairs on the newest and best maintained fleet ofvehicles in the industry. You will help our customers keep their vehicles inshape and on the road.Whether you're looking for your first job out of school or have some vehiclerepair experience and are looking to switch gears, becoming a PenskeTechnician may be a great fit for you.Why is this job awesome? For starters, no day is the same. You'll get to workon lots of different types of equipment—not just one manufacturer. We workhard to get the job done, but we also make sure you have the time you need todo the job right. Safety and reliability are our top priorities.Working alongside experienced supervisors and master technicians, we'll teachyou about our vehicle maintenance processes and the cutting-edge technology weuse. And we will make sure you are getting the industry certified training youneed to succeed and grow your career. You'll learn from the best in theindustry. We also take pride in how clean our facilities are, and we provideyou with all the necessary major shop tools.If you are mechanically inclined or have completed any vehicle repairtraining, are willing to learn, and interested in a stable career with a lotof opportunity for growth, join our team.**Main Responsibilities:**• Making sure vehicles are maintained and safe for our customers• Using Penske's tools and technologies to log, research and complete repairs,including basic vehicle diagnostics• Doing preventative maintenance repairs—like replacing or rotating tires—andcompleting vehicle component lubrication and replacement, some electricalsystem repairs, and cooling system maintenance on gas and diesel enginevehicles• Partnering with your manager to learn new skills using Penske's techniciantraining and hands-on coaching• 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'sTechnician Certification Program is certified as a Continuing AutomotiveService Education provider)• Advanced vehicle maintenance technology• Location and schedule flexibility**Qualifications:**• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; vocational or technicalcertification in vehicle repair preferred• Basic mechanical aptitude and 1-2 years of automotive or diesel repairexperience (preferred)• Valid driver's license• The ability to solve problems and comfort using tools• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills• The ability to work well as part of a team and outside• Basic computer skills• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specificinstructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information establishedby Penske management• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, andall Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to thecorrect selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, andestablished best safety practice.• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job• As this position requires driving Penske and customer vehicles, it isregulated by the DOT and requires a current driver qualification file to bemaintained as required by the role. The driver qualification file includes: anannual motor vehicle records (MVR) check, a successfully completed DOTPhysical, and Safety Performance History records request from prior employersin the last 3 years. Additionally, CDL holders will have a DOT Drug Screeningwithin 30 days of start and subject to a FMCSA Clearinghouse review.• Willingness to work the required schedule, work at the specific locationrequired, complete Penske employment application, submit to a backgroundscreening (to include criminal checks, past employment and education), theability to pass a drug screen and physical as required by the Department ofTransportation, and potential travel within a near geography for training arerequiredThis position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designatedas safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constantstate of alertness and in a safe manner is required. Associates must have theability to accept responsibility for their own safety, as well as the safetyof others.**Physical Requirements:** The physical and mental demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an associate to successfullyperform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may bemade to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required tomove frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of timethroughout their scheduled working period.• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis tograsp, reach, touch, handle, feel, andor otherwise operate required tools orcontrols.• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicableladders and elevated working platforms.• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, theassociate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the workenvironment.• The associate must be able to regularly lift andor move up to 50lbs23kgand occasionally lift andor move up to 100lbs45kg.Penske is an Equal Opportunity EmployerKeywords:Automotive, Diesel, Diesel Repair, Diesel Tech, Diesel Mechanic, Gas Mechanic,Mechanic, Hydraulics Auto Repair, Truck Repair, Trailer Repair, EquipmentInstaller, 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, HeavyTruck & Equipment Technician, Heavy Truck Mechanic, Equipment Mechanic, ShopMechanic, 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, ApprenticePJ300**About Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions**Penske Truck LeasingTransportation Solutions is a premier globaltransportation 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 adedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Pensketo learn more.Job Category: Vehicle MaintenanceMechanicsTechniciansJob Function: Truck MaintenanceJob Family: Vehicle MaintenanceAddress: 12221 34th Street NorthPrimary Location: US-FL-Saint PetersburgEmployer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.Req ID: 2416272