Brake & Alignment Technician - Pullman #317

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers in Washington state seeks a Brake & Alignment Technician to service brake systems, alignments, suspensions, and related components, with on-the-job training provided.

You will test drive vehicles, use wheel balancing and TPMS tools, and assist customers while following company policies. The role requires physical work and the ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow company policies.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 75 pounds, bending, twisting, kneeling and standing.

Responsibilities

• Install or service brake, suspension, alignment, drivetrain, and steering components.
• Dismount/mount tires, rebalance wheels, and recalibrate TPMS components.
• Test drive vehicles and operate service vehicles for offsite or emergency road service.
• Provide excellent customer service and refer customers to other qualified staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Valid driver's license

Teamwork

Tools

Wheel balancing equipment

TPMS recalibration tools

Hand tools

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:$14.85 - $24.50For 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.