Suspension/Lift Technician
About The Position
The Suspension/Lift Technician, also described as the Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician (Service Specialist), oversees activity in 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. It is a full-time opportunity with a family atmosphere, pay, and potential for future growth. Compensation is listed as $35,000–$50,000 with bonus; the posting also lists pay of $18.00–$23.00 per hour. The technician performs suspension, lift, tire, wheel, brake, and alignment work, and helps manage shop inventory and supplies. The position requires lifting and organizing heavy products, including lifting 50 pounds unassisted. A valid state driver's license with a clean driving history is required, as are passing a drug screen and background check. ASE certification is preferred but not required.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in the listed suspension, lift, tire, wheel, brake, and alignment work.
- Ability to install truck lift kits and leveling kits.
- Ability to install brakes, mount, balance, and install tires and wheels, and use 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, including a 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
- Install truck lift kits and leveling kits.
- Install brakes, tires, and wheels; mount and balance tires and wheels using tire mounting and balancing machines.
- Install vehicle lifts and perform alignments and light front-end work.
- Oversee activity in the installation shop and ensure shop safety guidelines are followed.
- Complete paperwork and maintain shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment.
- Place product and supply orders and 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
- Closed on Sunday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
