Brake & Alignment Technician - Cortez #194

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Cortez (CO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Company-funded retirement plan

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Employee discount

Tuition Assistance

Profit sharing bonus

Company paid training

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Vacation & holiday pay

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers is seeking a Brake & Alignment Technician to service brake, alignment, and suspension systems and to install components. The role includes tire mounting/dismounting, wheel rebalancing, and TPMS work, with offsite service responsibilities.

The position emphasizes customer service, safety, and adherence to company policies. A valid driver’s license and the ability to lift heavy objects are required. Training is provided on the job.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a rapid pace environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds and bending/kneeling.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be able to drive to offsite locations.

Responsibilities

• Install or service brake, alignment, suspension, drivetrain components.
• Test drive vehicles and operate service vehicles for offsite work.
• Disassemble/assemble tires, rebalance wheels, recalibrate TPMS as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and refer to qualified colleagues when needed.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Job Description

Brake & Alignment Technician Brake & Alignment Technicians are responsible for the service and installation of brake, alignment, and suspension system parts and components, providing excellent customer service and completing work according to company policies, procedures, and the Code of Conduct.

Primary Responsibilities

Installing or servicing hydraulic/electric brake system, suspension, alignment, drive train, and power steering parts and components; testing and installing batteries; dismounting/mounting tire and wheel assemblies, rebalancing wheels, and replacing, rebuilding and/or recalibrating TPMS components; using equipment and miscellaneous hand tools; assisting other employees; test driving vehicles; and operating service vehicles to perform offsite and emergency road services. Provides excellent customer service; refers customers to other qualified employees as necessary.

Experience

Les Schwab offers opportunities for a variety of skills, and provides on-the job training for Brake & Alignment Technicians.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license; excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a rapid pace environment; frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 75 pounds; frequent bending, twisting, kneeling and continuous squatting, reaching, walking and standing.

Pay and Benefits

$14.85 - $24.50 For full time positions after eligibility criteria are met, benefits include:

• Quarterly Bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Company-funded retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employee discount
• Tuition Assistance

Benefits are subject to change at any time and governed by plan documents and Company policy. Higher minimum wage applies in applicable locations.

• Competitive compensation
• Profit sharing bonus
• Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab
• Company paid training
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Vacation & holiday pay
• Life Insurance
• Short & long-term disability

About Us

Our founder, Les Schwab, built his business from one store to hundreds of locations across the western states, a massive supply chain hub, and a state-of-the-art headquarters, making Les Schwab one of the largest independent tire businesses in the United States. Les believed in treating customers like family. Although he passed away in 2007, his vision remains at the core of the company’s culture: give people more for their money, reward employees for their expertise and hard work, earn people’s trust, and everyone benefits. Today, the 8,000+ employees of Les Schwab Tire Centers are proud to carry on this legacy. Our unparalleled profit-sharing and benefits package is designed to reward you now and into your future. Competitive compensation Profit sharing bonus Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab Company paid training Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Vacation & holiday pay Life Insurance Short & long-term disability Les Schwab is an equal-opportunity employer.