Brake & Alignment Technician - Reno Virginia #952

Les Schwab Tire Centers

Reno (NV)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing bonus

Retirement plan funded by Les Schwab

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers in Reno, NV is seeking a Brake & Alignment Technician to service brake and suspension systems, perform alignments and related tasks. You will test batteries, remount tires, rebalance wheels, and calibrate TPMS components using shop tools and equipment.

The role emphasizes safety, customer service, and precise workmanship. This full-time on-site position offers a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision and retirement plan options.

Qualifications

Valid driver's license.
Excellent customer service skills and 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.

Responsibilities

Installing or servicing hydraulic/electric brake systems, suspension, alignment, drive train, and power steering parts.
Testing and installing batteries.
Dismounting/mounting tire and wheel assemblies, rebalancing wheels, and replacing/calibrating TPMS components.
Using equipment and miscellaneous hand tools.
Assisting other employees.
Test driving vehicles.
Operating service vehicles for offsite and emergency road services.
Providing excellent customer service; referring customers to other qualified employees as necessary.

Skills

Brake systems

Suspension

Vehicle alignment

TPMS

Battery testing

Customer service

Driving/road service

Hand tools

Tools

Hand tools

Shop equipment

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:

$16.50 - $26.45 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.
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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