Alignment Technician

MFA Oil Company • Independence, MO

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About The Position

A Big O Alignment Technician performs mechanical duties accurately and on time in accordance with company programs, policies, and procedures. The role supports customer service, vehicle maintenance and repair, store productivity, and service and sales goals. Employees are expected to follow company and position-specific policies and procedures and may be assigned other duties.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have at least one year of experience as a lube, tire, or service technician.
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials.
• Ability to consistently operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions.
• Ability to exchange accurate information with customers.
• Ability and willingness to work with hazardous materials.
• Ability to consistently work in outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability and willingness to comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations.
• Vision, hearing, speech, and ability to detect odors.
• Ability to remain stationary, standing and/or driving, for up to nine hours per shift.
• Ability to move and position oneself to retrieve products and supplies from shelves, under counters, or inventory stacks weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed.
• Reliable transportation to work.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English to communicate accurately and effectively with customers, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Ability to meet company requirements, including successful pre-employment screenings.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Two or more years of experience in an automotive shop environment.
• Appropriate ASE certifications.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to work at a fast pace.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Sales abilities.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities using time efficiently.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to perform detail work accurately.

Responsibilities

• Perform brake, front-end, alignment, maintenance, and other mechanical work in accordance with company programs, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain the orderly flow of customer service assignments to support productivity.
• Extend Big O’s Extra Care Services to all customers.
• Diagnose and repair customers’ vehicles and perform quality control of shop functions.
• Safely operate customer vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions, moving them to and from service areas as needed.
• Attend weekly store meetings to review safety issues, store policies and procedures, and product information changes.
• Assist with organizing, documenting, and processing adjustments and core credits.
• Work with store management to achieve budgeted service-related quotas.
• Provide counter personnel with appropriate information about completed work for final invoicing.
• Use the company outside purchase program to support maximum profitability.
• Ensure consistent execution of the vehicle inspection program.
• Promptly perform alignments, inspections, and other duties to help meet established service, sales, and productivity goals.
• Assist management with orienting, training, and coaching new personnel.
• Know and adhere to company and position-specific policies and procedures; perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive wages.
• Paid time off.
• Paid company holidays.
• Opportunity for eligible employees to share in company success through profit sharing and/or performance incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) plan with company match and pre-tax and Roth options.
• Internal advancement and professional development opportunities, including on-the-job training.
• Educational expense assistance for employees continuing education aligned with their employment within the company.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed