Frame/Alignment Technician

Midwest Peterbilt Group; Gretna (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Peterbilt Group is seeking an experienced Frame and Alignment Body Shop Technician at Peterbilt of Omaha in Gretna, NE. You will repair medium‑duty to heavy‑duty trucks, using frame straightening and alignment equipment to restore safe operation.

Communicate with supervisors and document repair progress to ensure quality workmanship. The role requires a High School diploma or GED and basic computer skills; day shift with opportunities for both full‑time and part‑time work as part of a

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Basic computer skills including spreadsheets and email.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Perform frame and alignment corrections.
• Conduct routine inspections on trucks and frame equipment for safety.
• Repair and/or replace damaged body parts on trucks.
• Occasionally replace mechanical truck parts as needed.
• Read and understand written wreck repair estimates.
• Communicate repair progress with Body Shop Foreman/Manager.
• Submit required paperwork to Shop Foreman or Service Manager.
• Participate in training programs and stay updated on products.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Peterbilt of Omaha - Gretna, NE 68028

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

Education Level: Not Specified

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Skilled Labor - Trades

Description and Purpose

Frame and Alignment Body Shop Technician will perform repairs on customer trucks in a timely and proficient manner. Technician will repair medium-duty and class 7 and 8 heavy-duty trucks. Frame Straightening and Alignment Machines will be tools used to complete repairs, returning chassis to safe operating condition. Responsible to inform the Body Shop Foreman or Manager of additional needed repairs to ensure truck repairs are completed to safe operating condition.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain safe working environment and follow safety procedures
• Perform frame and alignment corrections
• Perform routine inspections, safety inspections on trucks and frame equipment
• Repair and/or replace damaged and defective body parts on trucks
• Occasionally replace mechanical truck parts
• Read and understand written wreck repair estimates
• Be able to use problem solving skills when issue arises during repair
• Communicate with Body Shop Foreman and Manager on the repair process, keeping supervisors aware of progress and any issues that may arise
• Submit required paperwork or documentation to Shop Foreman or Service Manager
• Participates in all training programs that are made available
• Keeps current on new products that are made available
• Keeps current on new products and product updates
• Maintains professional appearance
• Attend scheduled Body Shop meetings
• Other tasks as assigned

QualificationsEducation

• High School diploma or GED; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with fundamental computer operations, spreadsheets, database, and e-mail