Suspension/Lift Technician

RNR Tire Express • Columbia, SC

3d • $17 - $23

About The Position

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of tires and custom wheels with convenient payment options. Established in 2000, the company has grown to more than 200 locations in 29 states. RNR emphasizes serving customers and provides employees with training and tools to support customer service.

The Suspension/Lift Technician, also described as a Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician (Service Specialist), oversees activity in the service and installation shop. The role includes ensuring safety guidelines are followed, completing paperwork, maintaining shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment, and organizing merchandise and supplies. This is a full-time position with a stated pay range of $18–$23 per hour and compensation described as $35,000–$50,000 with bonus. The posting also describes a family atmosphere and future growth potential.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in the listed automotive service work.
• Ability to install lift kits on trucks and leveling kits.
• Ability to install brakes, tires, wheels, and vehicle lifts.
• Ability to mount and balance tires and wheels and use tire-mounting and balancing machines.
• Knowledge and experience with alignments and light front-end work.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and to lift and organize heavy products.
• Valid state driver license with a clean driving history.
• Must pass a drug screen and background check prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• ASE Certification is preferred but not required.
• Prior experience as a tire technician, wheel specialist, automotive technician, auto tech, or alignment tech is helpful for success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activity in the service and installation shop.
• Ensure shop safety guidelines are followed and paperwork is completed.
• Maintain shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment.
• Place product and supply orders.
• Organize delivered merchandise.
• Identify and properly tag returned products.
• Clean and maintain returned products.
• Maintain an organized inventory system.
• Control parts spending.
• Perform lift-kit installations on trucks and install leveling kits, brakes, tires, wheels, and vehicle lifts.
• Mount, balance, and install tires and wheels using tire-mounting and balancing machines.
• Perform alignments and light front-end work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Long- and short-term disability coverage.
• Accident, critical illness, and cancer plans.
• 401(k) matching plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Closed on Sunday.
• Bonus compensation.

What This Job Offers

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