Student Technician - Future Employment Opportunities

Penske Corporation

Fairfield, CT

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Automotive Repair and Maintenance, Benchmarking, Business Ethics, Corporate Policies, Customer Satisfaction, Disassemblers, Genetics, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Identify Issues, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Non-Disclosures, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Progress Reports, Regulations, Repair Orders, Safety/Work Safety, Secondary School, Tire Repair
LOCATION
Fairfield, CT
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary/Objective

The Student Technician Apprentice will gain meaningful hands-on experience in automotive technician repairs and diagnostics while being mentored by an experienced Automotive Technician. They will diagnose and perform repairs on specified vehicle components with efficiency and accuracy under the direction of a senior or master technician and in accordance with dealer and manufacturer/factory standards.

Essential Functions

  • Assist Technician mentor with performing basic automotive and truck maintenance services including, but not limited to, oil changes, brake repair, tire replacement and repair, and general preventative maintenance
  • Assist Technician mentor with assembly, disassembly, and troubleshooting
  • Clean and inspect parts
  • Maintains a clean, efficient work area and assists in keeping the shop neat and organized
  • Safely operate and maintain a variety of hand and power shop tools
  • Performs additional duties related to the repair of vehicles as required and assigned by Technician mentor or Supervisors
  • Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order
  • Communicate with Service Advisor and/or Dispatcher if additional work is needed
  • Understand the flow of repair orders and service department functions at the dealership level
  • Maintains and wears all required safety and health personal protective equipment, including respirator, in the manner recommended by the equipment manufacturer and in accordance with company policies
  • Complies with all laws and regulations pertaining to working with hazardous materials. Reports any deviations to management immediately
  • Gain an understanding of the flow of repair orders and service department functions at the dealership level
  • Regularly engage and interact with Service Advisors to understand the importance of communication and customer satisfaction
  • Achieve skill benchmark goals and complete scheduled progress reports with the program team and high school counselors
  • Follows all attendance and punctuality standards with adherence to timekeeping standards
  • Follows the Company Code of Business Ethics and Conduct
  • Understands and follows all work rules and procedures and follows lawful directions from Supervisors
  • Upholds the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements
  • Maintains a professional appearance in accordance with company policy
  • Attends pertinent training on request
  • Attends company meetings as required
  • Other duties as assigned

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Company is committed to hiring a diverse and qualified workforce. We will not consider any characteristic or category protected by state or federal law in hiring or employment decisions, including but not limited to race, national origin, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, status as a parent, or genetic information

About the Company

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Penske Corporation

Penske Truck Leasing
Penske Truck Leasing is a Penske Transportation Solutions company headquartered in Reading, Pennsylvania. A leading global transportation services provider, Penske Truck Leasing operates more than 440,000 vehicles and serves customers from more than 1,300 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 www.pensketruckleasing.com to learn more.

About Us
Penske is great place to launch or continue your career. We are a dynamic growth company with a 50-plus year history of success that is built upon a foundation of taking great care of our customers, a dedication to excellence in all we do every day and tapping innovative ideas from our associates to drive success for our customers and our own businesses.

Products
Penske offers a wide variety of transportation products and services ranging from full-service truck leasing and fleet maintenance, truck rental, used truck sales, and global supply chain and logistics solutions. Visit www.gopenske.com for more details.

News
Our company makes headlines regularly around the globe. Keep up with the latest news and information from Penske by visiting our newsroom.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Transport and Storage - Materials
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.gopenske.com/