Axle Surgeon Apprentice- Technician

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

• Keeps abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Requires standing for long periods of time
• Requires bending/stooping/kneeling for long periods
• Requires frequent repetitive hand motion
• Requires frequent lifting of 5 to 50 lbs
• Requires occasional lifting of 50 to 100 lbs
• Requires performing accurate, knowledgeable, detailed work
• Occasional exposure to engine exhausts fumes
• Works overtime as requires

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Occasional exposure to engine exhaust fumes
• Occasional exposure to hot and cold weather conditions

HOURS

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

BENEFITS:

• Excellent pay plus bonuses
• Tool allowance
• Uniforms provided
• Boot allowance
• Overtime pay.
• Paid training
• 401K
• Paid time off for vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance
• Prescription drug coverage

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Stick welding experience REQUIRED.
• Technician experience preferred but not required
• On the job training as well as in shop trailer repair development training when schedule requires it.
• Valid driver's license with no accidents or traffic violations in the last 5 years
• Ability to pass drug screening.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instruction.
• MUST BE ABLE TO: bend-reach-stoop, lift 50 lbs, sit/drive for extended periods.

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