Service Technician
About The Position
Betts Truck Parts & Service is seeking a skilled Suspension, Brake & Alignment Technician for our Portland branch. Our Service Technicians repair and overhaul brake, suspension, and steering-related systems. We work on a variety of automobiles, buses, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. Betts is a family-owned company in business for over 150 years. We specialize in parts and service work for suspensions, brakes, wheel ends, and more on a variety of vehicles. We currently operate 8 locations on the West Coast, our truck repair services include laser alignments, steering and drivetrain repairs, Bendix retrofit anti-collision safety system installation, DOT and BIT inspections, leaf spring repair and replacement, truck suspension repair, truck axle and trailer axle repair, brake repair service, hydraulic hoses, custom u-bolts, and more!
Requirements
- Unrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 75 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in a horizontal position for prolonged periods of time
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen
- Must be able to pass non-DOT physical
- Basic knowledge of functions of air brake systems
- Ability to properly use a cutting torch and have the capability to weld
- Understanding of brake hydraulic systems including testing
- Understanding of steering and suspension components
- Ability to measure components and verify if they are in or out of specifications
- All candidates must be authorized and eligible to work in the USA upon hiring.
- Employment with Betts Company is contingent upon the successful completion of a verification of previous work history, physical examination, and drug screening.
Responsibilities
- Positively represents Betts to all customers, vendors associates, and other contacts in a respectful and professional manner
- Examines vehicle and discusses with Service Manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunction
- Completes paperwork documenting parts needed and description of work to be performed.
- Replaces components such as springs, walking beams, u-bolts, hangers, torque arms, equalizers, kingpins, drag links, air systems, shocks, brakes, and other suspensions, and steering-related parts
Benefits
- Vacation time
- sick time
- 8 paid holidays
- Annual performance-based salary increases
- Bonus incentive programs
- Opportunities for career growth
- Referral bonuses for bringing in new talent
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-sponsored life insurance coverage
- Tools and toolboxes along with provided uniforms
- Yearly boot allowance
- 401(k) retirement plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
