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ID #2121945
State Washington
City Kennewick-pasco-richland
Full-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Washington
Showed 2019-04-13
Date 2019-04-13
Deadline 2019-06-12
Category Skilled trades/artisan
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Diesel Technician/Mechanic (Yakima, WA)

Washington, Kennewick-pasco-richland 00000 Kennewick-pasco-richland USA

Vacancy expired!

Description

We've got the keys to a rewarding career, drive on over to Penske!

Have the drive to be a part of a top service department? Want to keep

the best fleet up and running?

If youre happy under the hood, youre a perfect fit! Were hiring a

mobile diesel technician for the Tri-Cities area.

As part of our company, we provide training, encouragement and growth

within a team environment. We invest in your professional growth by

providing you with education and training opportunities to keep current

on industry standards and products. You will gain valuable knowledge in

the transportation industry and skills that will last a lifetime.

Click here to see what makes Penske great!

What do you need to become a diesel technician/mechanic? The main

function of the Penske Technician I will be to diagnose, adjust, and

repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment including, but

not limited to the following: Engines (gas and diesel),

Electrical/Brake/Cooling Systems, Transmissions (manual and automatic),

Clutches, Differentials/Power dividers, PTO systems,

Starters/Alternators, Refrigeration systems, Air conditioning systems

(including cold and hot units), Fan clutches, Engine electronics

(gas/diesel), Power steering systems, and Steering gear box (manual and

power).

Shift expectations are:

Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

In addition, the diesel technician will have these major

responsibilities:

-Â Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services on truck

and trailer equipment.

-Â Identify warrantable repairs and document on repair order

-Â Maintain work area appearance and safety

-Â Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or

to ensure that they are working properly.

-Â Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely

and efficient manner

-Â Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure

gauges, and precision instruments, as well as power tools such as

pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, and jacks and hoists.

-Â Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and

other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating

condition.

-Â Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking

batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.

-Â Adjust and replace brake, tighten bolts and screws, and

reassemble equipment.

-Â Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using

hydraulic jacks or hoists.

-Â Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose

malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor

analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.

-Â Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and

specified safety devices.

-Â Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure

conformance to factory specifications.

-Â Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting of major components

such as engine, transmissions and differentials, to include replacing

complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components etc.

-Â Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, the technician will have the following

qualifications:

-Â Six years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance

required

-Â High school diploma or equivalent required

-Â Vocational/Technical or certification preferred

-Â Specialized training and experience in the

diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions,

differentials), OEM training courses, ASE Certification, and 608/609

certifications preferred

-Â Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade (including welding

equipment, diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools) required

-Â A valid drivers license is required

-Â Current CDL license with air brake certification preferred,

willingness to acquire CDL if you do not have one.

-Â Basic computer skills preferred for data entry into maintenance

systems.

-Â Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required

-Â Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function

of the job.

-Â 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 investigation (to

include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug

screening are required.

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

Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P., headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania,

is a partnership of Penske Corporation, Penske Automotive Group,

General Electric Capital Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. A

leading global transportation services provider, Penske operates more

than 216,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,000

locations in North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Asia.

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

http://www.gopenske.com/ to learn more.

Ready to turn wrenches? Apply for this position and start your

career

today.

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Technical Institute, UTI, Wyotech, Lincoln College of Technology,

Lincoln Tech, Detroit Diesel, Cummins, Eaton, Meritor, Mack,

International, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Volvo, Freightliner, Hino, Isuzu

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