Suspension/Lift Technician

RNR Tire Express•Greenville, SC

About The Position

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels with convenient, affordable payment options. Established in 2000, the company has grown to over 200 locations in 29 states. Its culture centers on serving customers, and it provides employees with training and tools to support a strong customer experience. The Suspension/Lift Technician, also described in the posting as a Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician (Service Specialist), oversees activity in the service and installation shop. The role includes performing vehicle suspension, lift, tire, wheel, brake, and alignment work; ensuring shop safety; completing paperwork; and maintaining shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment. It is a full-time position with stated compensation of $18.00–$23.00 per hour and a separate estimate of $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.
Ability to 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 to 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 specifically requires passing 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

Oversee activity in the service and installation shop.
Follow shop safety guidelines and complete required paperwork.
Perform truck lift-kit and leveling-kit installations, brake work, tire and wheel mounting, balancing and installation, vehicle-lift installations, alignments, and light front-end work.
Place product and supply orders.
Organize delivered merchandise.
Identify and properly tag returned products.
Clean and maintain returned products.
Maintain an organized inventory system and control parts spending.
Lift and organize heavy products.
Maintain shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment.