Axle Surgeon Apprentice Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Hill International Trucks, the Tri-State areas leading medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, is currently looking for a full-time, Axle Surgeon Apprentice / Technician. The primary responsibility of our axle surgeon is to repair and place axles and spindles on trucks and trailers. As a dealership technician the primary responsibility is to repair and maintain heavy and medium duty trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

Responsibilities include :

• Apprentice will train towards on road axle surgeon repairs, including spindle replacement, spider plate replacement, and king pin sleeving.
• Technician performs work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicates with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Saves and tags parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examines assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicates with service advisor / dispatcher immediately if additional work is needed, if work outlined is not needed, or if repairs cannot be completed within the promised time.
• Documents all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Participates in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Reports machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensures that vehicle is kept clean. Notifies service advisor / dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Maintains and is accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Returns them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understands, keeps abreast of, and complies with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know, etc.
• Operates all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

MARGINAL DUTIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

WORK ENVIRONMENT

HOURS

Monday- Friday 7am-4pm. Evenings and Saturdays as needed.

BENEFITS :

Requirements

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Hill International Trucks (Or Other Entity Ford / Modern) is an equal opportunity employer.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these factors