BestDrive Service Tech/Mechanic

BestDrive by Continental; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

401(k) Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

BestDrive by Continental in St. Louis, MO is seeking a skilled Tire Service Technician/Mechanic to properly dismount, mount, balance, and repair commercial vehicle and medium truck tires. You will align suspensions, repair components, and perform brake work with an emphasis on safety and quality.

Join a team that values drive, teamwork, and customer service. Sign-on bonuses are available, with progression from Technician I to IV and milestone-based payments.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• minimum 2 years experience with trailer mechanics.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with co-workers and management.

Responsibilities

• Dismount, mount, balance and repair commercial vehicle and medium truck tires.
• Align and repair suspension components for commercial vehicles and medium trucks.
• Repair or replace suspension components and trailer parts.
• Perform brake repairs and use lifts for related work.
• Document work orders and maintain safety compliance per OSHA.

Skills

Trailer mechanics

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

TIA certification

Job description

Company Description

BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award-winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country.

Company Description

BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award-winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 25 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country.

Job Description

Sign-On Bonus Available!

Join the BestDrive team and take advantage of our Service Technician Sign-On Bonus Program!

Eligible external candidates may receive a sign-on bonus based on the Service Technician level hired into:

• Service Technician I – $1,500
• Service Technician II – $2,500
• Service Technician III – $3,500
• Service Technician IV – $4,500

The sign-on bonus is earned through continued employment and paid in installments after 30, 90, and 180 days, provided eligibility requirements are met.

Eligibility requirements apply.

The Tire Service Technician position is essential to our business. This person must be able to properly dismount, mount, balance, and repair Commercial Vehicle and Medium Truck tires. Employees will be responsible for all aspects of tire and related service and repair for off-the-road equipment (construction, earthmoving, mining, farm etc.) as well as other duties as assigned by the manager.

How You Will Make An Impact

The Mechanic position is essential to our business. This person must be able to properly align and repair suspension components for Commercial Vehicles and Medium Trucks. Employees will be responsible for all aspects related to service or repair for passenger and light trucks (medium trucks, buses, and motor coaches) and trailers.

Essential Duties

• Perform 2- and 4-wheel alignments on passenger cars
• Perform 2, 4- or 6-wheel alignments on light & medium trucks, buses, and motor coaches.
• Repair or replace suspension components when required
• Repair trailer components
• Utilize above ground lifts for brake repairs along with any other miscellaneous related repairs
• Order, stock, and inventory parts necessary for alignment and brake repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels from/to equipment, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements pertaining to this position.
• All other duties as assigned by the manager.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• Must be 18 years or older
• Valid Driver’s License
• minimum 2 years experience with trailer mechanics
• The ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, clearly and professionally with co-workers and management.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Additional Ways To Stand Out

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years mechanic or alignment experience
• TIA certification

Additional Information

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Work hours are generally 7-5 Monday – Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.
• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/guidelines must be followed.
• This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift, and walk.
• Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
• Required to lift 75-100 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift up to 150 lbs. individually.

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail] or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.