Brake & Alignment Technician - Seattle Ballard #319

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 39,000; 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

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers is seeking Brake & Alignment Technicians to service and install brake, alignment, and suspension components while delivering outstanding customer service. The role involves installing hydraulic/electric brake systems, testing vehicles, and performing offsite road service as required.

Qualified applicants should have a valid driver’s license and be able to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent lifting.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 35 pounds, occasional up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Install or service brake systems, suspension, alignment, drive train, and power steering components.
• Test drive vehicles and perform offsite and emergency road service when needed.
• Dismount/mount tires, rebalance wheels, and handle TPMS components.
• Provide excellent customer service and refer customers to qualified colleagues as needed.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Excellent customer service

Fast-paced environment

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 - $28.00For 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.