Alignment Technician - Kansas City, MO

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodyear Tire & Service Centers seek an Alignment Technician to professionally inspect, diagnose, and repair tire alignments for commercial fleets while delivering excellent guest experience. You will be encouraged to grow, with opportunities to learn brake, suspension, axle, and lube services.

Ideal candidates will have alignment experience, a valid driver's license, and a commitment to safety. This role suits a team player who strives for service excellence and works well in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Previous commercial vehicle alignment experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.
• No relocation is being offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, recommend, and complete vehicle alignments on commercial trucks and other vehicles based on guest needs.
• Balance wheel assemblies and perform commercial tire service.
• Pursue training opportunities for development into completing other vehicle services on commercial trucks (brake work, suspension, axle work, oil and lube).
• Clean and maintain service equipment.
• Provide Service Excellence to meet location and guest goals.
• Document work performed on service ticket.
• Observe and comply with safety and liability guidelines and policies.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting, standing, bending, and squatting.

Skills

Alignment experience

Safety awareness

Guest/customer service

Communication skills

Self-starter / initiative

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Alignment machine

Job description

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is 'SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS'. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear — which makes them uniquely qualified to offer you trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help you lower your operating costs. It's all part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

General Description

As an Alignment Technician in one of Goodyear's Commercial Tire & Service Centers you will be responsible to professionally inspect, diagnose, and repair tire and conduct commercial vehicle alignments, while delivering an excellent guest experience. We encourage you to allow us to invest in your success as you invest in ours.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, recommend, and complete vehicle alignment on commercial trucks and other vehicles based on guest needs.
• Balance wheel assemblies and perform commercial tire service.
• Pursue training opportunities for development into completing other vehicle services on commercial trucks, including but not limited to brake work, suspension services, axle work, and oil and lube services.
• Clean and maintain service equipment.
• Provide "Service Excellence - Always" to meet the service goals of the location and of guests.
• Document work performed on service ticket
• Observe and comply with all safety and liability guidelines and policies
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time, which may include light and heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting

Basic Requirements

• Previous commercial vehicle experience including alignments
• Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• No relocation is being offered for this position.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least one year of relevant commercial vehicle service experience.
• Knowledge around completing other vehicle services including brake work and oil and lube services.

Candidate Criteria

• Strong oral and written communication ability.
• Commitment to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take initiative, be able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.

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