Alignment Technician

MFA Oil Company • Chillicothe, MO

15h • Onsite

About The Position

A Big O Alignment Technician performs the required mechanical duties in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all company programs, policies, and procedures. MFA Petroleum Company is an Equal Opportunity/Drug-Free Employer. MFA Petroleum is a subsidiary of MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned cooperative founded in 1929. MFA Petroleum operates Break Time convenience stores in Missouri and a Big O Tires franchise in Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas. MFA Oil supplies fuels, lubricants, and propane to customers in Missouri, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, and Tennessee. MFA Oil also operates BluSphere Energy, a solar panel installation company, and APM, a wholesale fuel distributor. The company's culture is built on core values including putting customers first, being tenacious, and leading by example. They also emphasize growth and development, offering opportunities for internal advancement, professional development, on-the-job training, and educational expense assistance for employees seeking to continue their education ambitions aligned with their employment within the company.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Minimum of one year of experience as a lube/tire/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 automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• 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 the ability to detect odors
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or driving) for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability to move and position self to move and retrieve product and supplies from shelves, under counters, or stacks of inventory weighing 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 the English language 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 of America

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 both 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 with accuracy

Responsibilities

• Perform brake, front end, and alignment maintenance as well as mechanical work in accordance with all company programs, policies, and procedures
• Maintain the orderly flow of customer service assignment to ensure productivity
• Ensure that Big O’s Extra Care Services are extended to all customers
• Properly diagnose and repair customers’ vehicles, performing quality control of all shop functions
• Safely operate customer vehicles with automatic and manual transmissions, moving vehicles as needed to, and away from, service areas
• Attend weekly store meetings to review safety issues, store policies, procedures, and product information changes as required
• Assist in organizing, documenting, and processing adjustments and core credits
• Work with store management to ensure the successful accomplishment of budgeted service-related quotas
• Ensure that all appropriate information for completed work is given to the counter personnel for inclusion in final invoicing
• Utilize the company outside purchase program to ensure maximum profitability
• Ensure the consistent execution of the vehicle inspection program
• Promptly and efficiently perform alignments, inspections, and other duties to support store achievement of established service, sales, and productivity goals
• Assist management in the orientation, training, and coaching of new personnel
• Know and adhere to company and position specific policies and procedures

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 insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• employee assistance program
• company-paid life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) plan with a company match offering pre-tax and Roth options
• internal advancement opportunities
• professional development
• on-the-job training
• educational expense assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees