Brake & Alignment Technician - Sidney Upland #450

Les Schwab Tire Centers; Sidney (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Les Schwab Tire Centers in Sidney, NE is seeking a Brake & Alignment Technician to service and install brake, alignment, and suspension components. You will test-drive vehicles, use shop equipment, and provide outstanding customer service, working within company policies and safety standards.

On-the-job training is provided, and full-time roles include benefits such as medical, dental, retirement, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent lifting up to 75 pounds and regular bending/kneeling.

Responsibilities

• Install or service brake, alignment, and suspension components.
• Test drive vehicles and verify repairs.
• Disassemble/mount tires and rebalance wheels, adjust TPMS.
• Use hand tools and service equipment; assist teammates.
• Provide customer service and refer to qualified staff as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Hand tools

Brake service tools

Testing 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:

• $14.85 - $23.15
• 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.

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.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete this application, please contact the manager at the location where you are applying.