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Overview

As a Collision Repair Specialist III with Penske, you’ll perform minor truck and trailer collision repairs, and with supervision some major repairs too. You’ll use industry-leading technology and repair techniques to get our customers' state-of-the-art vehicles back up and running in high-quality condition.

Responsibilities

  • Perform minor electrical system repairs.
  • Conduct surface preparation for refinishes.
  • Assist in minor cab accessory repair/replacement.
  • Assist in minor cargo box repairs.
  • Perform minor truck and trailer component repair or replacement under supervision.
  • Assist Technician I and II in the removal, replacement, and repair of major components.
  • Maintain work area appearance and safety.
  • Complete other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

  • 2 years of related experience or an equivalent combination of related education and experience preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.
  • Vocational/technical school preferred.
  • Certification of completion of technical school specializing in the repair/refinish of all series of truck and trailer preferred.
  • Working knowledge of tools of trade including welding equipment, paint equipment, shop machines, and power tools preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Ability to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management.
  • Ability to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies.
  • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job.
  • Willingness to travel as necessary and work the required schedule.
  • Ability to complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation and drug screening are required.

Benefits

  • Competitive starting salary
  • Career stability
  • Opportunity for growth
  • Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
  • Advanced vehicle maintenance technology

Additional Information

  • Work Hours: 7:00AM-3:30PM
  • Primary Location: US-CA-Montebello
  • Address: 1465 South Greenwood Avenue

Benefits

Competitive starting salary
Career stability
Opportunity for growth
Excellent benefits, including lots of time off
Advanced vehicle maintenance technology
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How this job compares in Montebello, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $27/hr, this posting comes in about 15% below the $32/hr median for welding jobs across California, where the middle half runs $27–$40/hr across 321 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 27% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. That gap is worth raising directly — in a market this size there is normally room to negotiate toward the median, particularly if you already hold the certifications the posting asks for.

The local market in Montebello, CA

Montebello, CA is a small market in our index: 1 other active welding opening alongside this one, from 1 employer. Across California as a whole we're tracking 418 other active welding openings from 206 employers. With this few local postings, most welders here end up either commuting or looking at travel work. Browse welding jobs across California.

Penske Truck Leasing currently has 1 other opening live in California, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (27), Welding Shop in Los Angeles, CA (16), and Honeywell Aerospace (15). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Santa Ana at $48/hr, Long Beach at $43/hr, and Los Angeles at $42/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

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