What are the responsibilities and job description for the Frame Technician for Commercial Trucks position at Rush Enterprise?
Frame Technician
The frame technician is responsible for repairs to damaged frame and suspension parts on heavy and medium duty trucks.
Rush Truck Centers is a premier provider of quality products and services to commercial equipment users. We are customer-focused, people-oriented, and financially motivated to deliver excellent outcomes for customers, shareholders, vendors and our people.
We offer a rewarding career with a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services. Rush Enterprises is always looking for good people to join our team.
Responsibilities
- Examine damaged vehicles and estimates cost of repairs. Report any hidden damage to supervisor immediately.
- Coordinate work with metal technicians.
- Accurately measure frames for mash/side sway/collapse/diamond conditions and document.
- Section frames at factory specked areas (lengthen or shorten).
- Troubleshoot and diagnose alignment problems.
- Perform front and/or rear alignments.
- Suspension work – replace components as needed.
- Repair, replace, and/or straighten frame rails.
- Straighten bent frames with pneumatic frame straightening machine to factory specifications.
- Repair or replace defective mechanical parts.
- Inspect completed repairs and drive vehicle prior to final quality check by supervisor.
Benefits
We offer exceptional compensation and benefits, 401K and stock purchase, incentives for performance, training, and opportunity for advancement - all in a culture that appreciates and rewards excellence, a positive attitude and integrity.
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- One year experience in commercial vehicle frame repair.
Rush Enterprises (NASDAQ: RUSHA & RUSHB) operates the largest network of heavy and medium- duty truck dealerships in North America. Its current truck operations include a network of locations located throughout the United States. These dealerships provide an integrated, one-stop sales and service of new and used heavy- and medium-duty trucks and construction equipment, aftermarket parts, service and body shop capabilities, chrome accessories, tires and a wide array of financial services including the financing of truck and equipment sales, insurance products and leasing and rentals.
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