Brake & Alignment Technician - Yakima West Valley #440

lesschwab; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Employee Discount

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Les Schwab is seeking a Brake & Alignment Technician to service and install brake, suspension, alignment, and related components with a focus on customer satisfaction. The role includes testing, road testing vehicles, and occasional offsite service calls.

The position offers on-the-job training and requires a valid driver’s license, the ability to lift heavy objects, and the stamina to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits follow company policy and market standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Install or service hydraulic/electric brake systems, suspension, alignment, drive train, and power steering parts.
• Test and install batteries; mount/dismount tires and wheels; rebalance wheels; recalibrate TPMS components.
• Use tools and equipment; assist other technicians; drive service vehicle for offsite and emergency road calls.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced work

Tools

Hand tools

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 - $24.50

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.