Tire & Alignment Technician
About The Position
Dale Howard Auto Center of Iowa Falls is seeking a Tire & Alignment Technician to help ensure customer vehicles drive safely, handle properly, and get maximum life from their tires. The role performs precise wheel alignments, tire services, and steering and suspension inspections, identifying issues so vehicles leave the shop straight, smooth, and road-ready. The technician works on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs, using computerized alignment equipment and performing tire mounting, balancing, rotation, and repair. The role also includes road-testing vehicles, explaining alignment reports to service advisors, maintaining calibrated equipment, and keeping the work area clean and safe. The usual schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no weekend work.
Requirements
- 1–2+ years of experience performing wheel alignments in a shop setting.
- Solid understanding of camber, caster, and toe, and how suspension wear affects them.
- Experience with computerized alignment systems.
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
- Valid driver’s license and clean or acceptable driving record for road tests.
- Own basic hand tools.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Nice To Haves
- ASE certification (A4 Suspension & Steering) or Hunter alignment certification.
- Experience with ADAS camera/sensor recalibration after alignment.
- Brake and general light repair experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform two- and four-wheel alignments on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs using computerized alignment equipment.
- Inspect steering and suspension components, including tie rods, ball joints, control arms, bushings, and struts, and recommend needed repairs.
- Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires, including TPMS service and sensor relearns.
- Diagnose vehicle pulling, wandering, vibration, and uneven tire wear.
- Road-test vehicles before and after service to confirm issues are resolved.
- Print and explain alignment reports so service advisors can communicate clearly with customers.
- Keep equipment calibrated and the work area clean and safe.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Uniform service.
- Paid training and certification support.
- Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no Saturdays or Sundays.
- Air-conditioned shop.
- Competitive pay, flat-rate or hourly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
