Axle Surgeon Apprentice- Technician

Hill International Trucks, the Tri-State area's leading medium- and heavy-duty truck and trailer dealership, is seeking a full-time Axle Surgeon Apprentice/Technician.

About the role

The primary responsibility of this role is to repair and place axles and spindles on trucks and trailers. As a dealership technician, you will repair and maintain heavy and medium-duty trucks according to dealership and factory specifications.

Responsibilities

• Train towards on-road axle surgeon repairs, including spindle replacement, spider plate replacement, and king pin sleeving.
• Perform work as outlined on repair order with efficiency and accuracy, in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
• Communicate with parts department to obtain needed parts.
• Save and tag parts of the job if under warranty or if requested by the customer.
• Examine assigned vehicle to determine if further safety or service work is required or recommended.
• Communicate 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.
• Document all work performed and recommended on the repair order.
• Participate in manufacturer-sponsored training programs, schools, and events.
• Report machinery defects or malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ensure that vehicle is kept clean. Notify service advisor/dispatcher immediately of anything that has happened to change the appearance or condition of the vehicle.
• Keep shop area neat and clean.
• Maintain and be accountable for all dealership-owned tools and manuals. Return them to the proper place and in the same condition as when they were received.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know.
• Operate all tools and equipment in a safe manner.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Keep abreast of manufacturer technical bulletins.

Physical Demands

• Requires standing for long periods of time.
• Requires bending, stooping, and 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 exhaust fumes.
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift 50 lbs, and sit/drive for extended periods.

Work Environment

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

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM. 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.

Requirements

• 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.