Closes: Nov 03, 2025
Heavy Vehicle Technician
Your new opportunity:
As a Diesel Technician at our Yatala branch, you'll keep our customers' trucks moving by carrying out service, diagnostics, and repairs across a wide range of makes and models. From European to American trucks, no two days are the same - giving you the chance to broaden your expertise and build your career with variety.
We also welcome Light Vehicle Mechanics looking to step up into heavy vehicles. With strong training and support, you can gain a second trade while working in a safe and secure environment.
In this role you will:
- Carry out maintenance, service, and repair work across multiple truck brands and systems.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot faults using the latest tools and technology.
- Work both independently and collaboratively with a supportive team.
- Ensure all work meets high safety and quality standards.
- Continue learning through technical training and exposure to different truck platforms.
About you:
- Trade qualification in Diesel Mechanics (or Light Vehicle with a desire to upskill).
- Strong technical background in servicing, maintenance, and repair.
- Experience with a variety of truck makes and models such as Volvo, Mack, Scania, Kenworth, Isuzu, Fuso, Hino, or similar.
- Ability to adapt to different systems and work efficiently across diverse vehicles.
- Great teamwork, communication skills, and alignment with Penske values of Ownership, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity and Care.
Why choose Team Penske?
At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:
- Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business
- Onsite parking
- Accredited Training & Development Programs
- Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training
- Competitive Remuneration
- Reward and Recognition Programs
- Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave
- Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers
About Penske
With over 1,300 employees across Australia and New Zealand, Penske is an iconic brand in both the business and racing worlds and a Fortune 500 company with a global presence. We operate across some of the most dynamic on and off-highway markets in the country, including road transport, energy solutions, mining, rail, defence and commercial marine. Penske is a leading distributor of premium power systems solutions from mtu, Detroit and Allison Transmission and the distributor of Western Star Trucks, Dennis Eagle and MAN Truck & Bus.
Be ambitious. We are.
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We value and embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in everything we do!
If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, Veterans, with Disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.