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 Commercial Tire & Service Centers in Kansas City, MO are hiring a vehicle alignment and tire service technician. You will diagnose and complete alignments on commercial trucks and related vehicles, balance wheels, and perform tire service to support fleets.

We value safety, quality, and ongoing training to expand skills into brake work, suspension, and other services. You will document work, follow safety policies, and contribute to Goodyear's 'Service Excellence – Always' standard.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial vehicle experience including alignments.
• 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 sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, recommend, and complete vehicle alignment on commercial trucks.
• Balance wheel assemblies and perform commercial tire service.
• Pursue training to perform brake, suspension, axle, and oil/lube services.
• Clean and maintain service equipment.
• Provide Service Excellence to meet location goals.
• Document work on service tickets.
• Observe and comply with safety guidelines.
• All other duties as assigned by management.
• Perform manual tasks for extended periods, including lifting.

Skills

Commercial vehicle alignments

Communication skills

Fast-paced work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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:

• 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