Brake & Alignment Technician - Portland Hollywood #215

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Tuition assistance

Quarterly bonus

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers is seeking Brake & Alignment Technicians to service brake systems, alignment, suspension, and related components. You will dismount/mount tires, rebalance wheels, recalibrate TPMS, and conduct road tests as part of a comprehensive customer service role.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork; training is provided on the job. A valid driver's license and the ability to handle lifting requirements are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required.
• Excellent customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds; bending and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Install or service hydraulic/electric brake systems and suspension components.
• Perform alignment, drive train and power steering work as needed.
• Test drive vehicles and assist offsite/roadside services.
• Dismount/mount tires, rebalance wheels, and recalibrate TPMS as required.
• Provide exceptional customer service and refer more complex needs to qualified colleagues.

Skills

Customer service

Driver's license

Fast-paced environment

Manual lifting

Job description

Job Description:Brake & Alignment TechnicianBrake & 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:$16.50 - $26.45For full time positions after eligibility criteria are met, benefits include:Quarterly BonusMedical, dental, vision, and life insuranceCompany-funded retirement planPaid time offShort- and long-term disabilityEmployee discountTuition AssistanceBenefits are subject to change at any time and governed by plan documents and Company policy. Higher minimum wage applies in applicable locations.