HD/PLT Alignment Technician

Job Title: HD/PLT Alignment Technician

Colony Tire located in Suffolk, VA is currently seeking a HD/PLT Alignment Technician to join our team! Our technicians work for competitive, unlimited pay. Full benefit package offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + Profit Sharing, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Summary:

The HD/PLT Alignment Technician, will play a crucial role in ensuring the precise alignment and calibration of heavy-duty (HD) and powertrain line-up technologies (PLT) within various machinery and automotive systems. Primary responsibilities include performing detailed alignment procedures on heavy equipment, trucks, and other vehicles, using advanced tools and techniques to maintain optimal performance and safety standards, as well as other duties assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include but not limited to:

• Execute precision alignment tasks for heavy-duty equipment and powertrain systems, including but not limited to wheel alignment, axle alignment, and drivetrain adjustments.
• Utilize diagnostic tools and equipment to identify alignment issues and potential mechanical problems, conducting thorough inspections and analyses.
• Calibrate and adjust alignment systems according to manufacturer specifications and industry standards, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform routine maintenance on alignment equipment, ensuring tools and machines are in proper working condition.
• Maintain detailed records of alignment procedures, diagnostic results, and maintenance activities for compliance and reference.
• Communicate effectively with customers to explain alignment issues, recommend repairs, and solutions, ensuring a clear understanding of the work performed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment and mitigate risks associated with alignment tasks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience: Proven experience as an alignment technician or similar role, preferably with heavy-duty or powertrain systems.
• Skills: Proficiency in using alignment and diagnostic tools, strong mechanical aptitude, and problem-solving abilities.
• Education: High school or equivalency; and/or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience.
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality, effective communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail- Job requires close attention to detail and thorough in completing assigned tasks.
• Dependability- Job requires being reliable and responsible, as well as fulfilling obligations.
• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Independence- Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Integrity- Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding organizational values.
• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The environment may or may not be air conditioned/heated seasonally. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific visions abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

As a federal contractor, Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

View the “EEO is the Law” poster here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf