Suspension/Lift Technician
About The Position
RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of tires and custom wheels with more than 200 locations in 29 states. The Suspension/Lift Technician, also described as a Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician (Service Specialist), oversees activity in the service and installation shop. The role ensures safety guidelines are followed, required paperwork is completed, and shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment are maintained. It is a full-time position with a family atmosphere, pay of $18.00–$23.00 per hour, and stated compensation of $35,000–$50,000 with bonus, along with future growth potential. The candidate must be able to pass a background check before hire.
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 and vehicle lifts.
- Ability to mount, balance, and install tires and wheels, including use of tire-mounting and balancing machines.
- Knowledge and experience with alignments and 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; 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 installation shop.
- Ensure shop safety guidelines are followed and paperwork is completed.
- Maintain shop inventory, products, tools, and equipment.
- Perform truck lift-kit and leveling-kit installations.
- 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.
- 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, dental, and 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
