02/02/2022
A Heavy Duty Alignment Technician repairs and maintains both diesel, and gasoline powered class 5 through 8 trucks, by performing the following duties. This position will be under direct supervision and guidance from the service manager and or branch manager. Works on and occasionally oversees other technicians that inspect all componentry related to Heavy Truck and Trailer equipment so alignments can be properly performed.
Duties and Responsibilities
Completely understand the following: Ackerman steering theory, angle and steering axis inclination, king pin offset and scrub radius, setback, ride height, and the four key components in wheel alignments (caster, camber, toe, thrust angle).
Diagnose Heavy Duty vehicles, by identifying alignment related issues and or any other existing issues that would negatively affect the vehicles operation.
Inspect all components such as axles, wheel ends, steering, suspension, brackets, hangers, torque arms, and frames to determine excessive wear, broken parts, and safety issues.
Perform repairs such as brake jobs, king pin replacements, wheel end service, steering box and steering component replacement, suspension component replacement, etc.
Repair or replace faulty parts, as indicated by required testing or visual observations.
Examine all truck componentry during the alignment process to ensure that all parts and componentry are within acceptable wear limits, to allow for a safe and proper alignment.
Ability to connect truck through an interface adapter and cabling, to reset the steering wheel sensors after alignment has taken place.
Lubricates moving parts such as driveline components, hinged parts, suspension, and steering system components.
Perform valve and injector overhead adjustments according to OEM procedures.
Ability to perform periodic maintenance on SCR, DOC, DPF, and DEF systems as required by engine manufacturers.
Understands vehicle operations at the systems level. Can interpret and communicate vehicle failures to the component level per VMRS.
Practical tests demonstrated and audited by management.
Demonstrates understanding of complex electronic control systems (multiplex) to include collision avoidance, lane departure, stability control, body controllers, electronic engine and transmission controls.
Operate alignment equipment and computer system (Hunter Alignment).
Understands where and how to apply resources as they relate to the following: Maddenco POS system, Mitchell 1 (Truck Series & Pro Demand), Time Management Skills, Technician Productivity, Direct & Indirect Labor, and OEM Specific Programs.
Proficient in OEM specific systems and components, must take advantage of factory available training as directed, and occasionally perform training as requested.
QualificationsEducation or Experience:
High School Diploma or GED.
At least 2-4 years' experience within the industry or related management position.
Must be at least 21 years old.
Must have a clean driving record. Preferred
Certificates and Licenses:
Valid Class A CDL Driver's License and must be insurable to drive by company standards. Preferred
Federal Annual and Brake Inspector certification. Preferred
Commercial TIA certification required after six months of employment. Preferred
DOT Medical Certification. Preferred
