Licensed 310T Technician/Mechanic

About the role

Experienced, licensed and looking for a company that recognizes your value? You are looking at the right company in Penske.

Penske has industry-leading trucks, technology, tools, and experts in the vehicle maintenance industry committed to helping you develop your career with OEM training. If you are dynamic, motivated and ready to live a unique opportunity, Penske wants you.

A Penske Technician I will diagnose, overhaul, adjust, and repair all series of motor truck and trailer equipment. This position demands a specialist in the field who will perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner. Other projects and tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

• Location: 510 S Service Rd, Stoney Creek, ON L8E 2P8
• Pay: $40 - $44
• Shift: Wednesday - Saturday, 6am - 4:30pm
• Shift Premium: $3.00 2nd Shift Differential, $4.00 3rd Shift Differential
• This posting is for an existing vacancy.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation 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 a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success.

Responsibilities

• Perform all levels of preventive maintenance services.
• Identify warrantable repairs and document them on the repair order.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Road test vehicles when necessary to diagnose malfunctions or to ensure that they are working properly.
• Perform duties with little or no supervision and in a timely and efficient manner.
• 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.
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings, and other important parts to ensure that they are in proper operating condition.
• Perform routine maintenance such as changing oil, checking batteries, and lubricating equipment and machinery.
• Adjust and replace brakes, tighten bolts and screws, and reassemble equipment.
• Raise trucks, buses, and heavy parts or equipment using hydraulic jacks or hoists.
• Inspect, test, and listen to defective equipment to diagnose malfunctions, using test instruments such as handheld computers, motor analyzers, chassis charts, and pressure gauges.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Specialize in repairing and troubleshooting major components such as engines, transmissions and differentials, including replacing complete assemblies, turbochargers, fuel system components, etc.
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• 5+ years practical experience with tractor trailer maintenance required.
• Must possess the respective Provincial License, such as Red Seal/310T.
• Must maintain membership/registration with respective Government Agencies.
• Current driver's license class D or class 3 with air brake certification required, or ability to obtain it within 6 months of being hired.
• Proficiency in the use of all tools of trade (including welding equipment, diagnostic equipment, hand and power tools) required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work in non-climate controlled conditions required.
• Specialized training and experience in the diagnosis/troubleshooting of major components (engines, transmissions, differentials); OEM training courses preferred.
• 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 the Penske employment application, and submit to employment reference checks.

Physical Requirements

The physical 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 must regularly lift and/or move up to 12kg, frequently lift and/or move up to 23kg, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 45kg.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

• Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance/Mechanics/Technicians

• Job Function: Truck Maintenance

• Job Family: Vehicle Maintenance

• Address: 510 South Service Rd

• Primary Location: CA-ON-Stoney Creek

• Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Canada Inc.

• Req ID: 2603958