Suspension/Lift Technician
About The Position
The Suspension/Lift Technician (also described as a Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician or Service Specialist) oversees activity within the service and installation shop. The role ensures shop safety guidelines are followed, paperwork is completed, and shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment are maintained. This is a full-time position offering a family atmosphere, pay with bonus potential, and future growth potential. The technician performs suspension, lift, brake, tire, wheel, and alignment work, and helps manage shop operations, merchandise, supplies, and inventory. Compensation is listed as $18.00–$23.00 per hour, with a separate stated estimate of $35,000–$50,000 with bonus.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in the listed technical work.
- Ability to install lift kits on trucks and leveling kits.
- Ability to install brakes.
- Ability to mount, balance, and install tires and wheels.
- Experience using tire mounting and balancing machines.
- Ability to install vehicle lifts and perform alignments.
- Strong knowledge of light front-end work.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted and lift and organize heavy products.
- Valid state driver's license with a clean driving history.
- Must pass a drug screen and background check; the posting also states that a background check must be passed before 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 all activity in the service and installation shop.
- Ensure shop safety guidelines are followed and paperwork is completed.
- Maintain shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment.
- Install truck lift kits and leveling kits, and install brakes.
- Mount, balance, and install tires and wheels using tire mounting and balancing machines.
- Install vehicle lifts, perform alignments, and handle light front-end work.
- Place product and supply orders.
- Organize delivered merchandise.
- Identify and properly tag returned products, and clean and maintain returned products.
- Maintain an organized inventory system and control parts spending.
- Lift and organize heavy products.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long- and short-term disability
- Accident, critical illness, and cancer plans
- 401(k) matching plan
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
