Precision Alignment Technician | Full-Time Auto Care

Dobbs-Tire-; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire is seeking an Alignment Technician at our Fairview Heights location. You will inspect, diagnose, and correct alignment and suspension issues to ensure proper vehicle handling and safety. Responsibilities include mounting/balancing tires, inspections, and general service work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of alignment experience or completed an automotive repair/alignment program, and is detail‑driven, reliable, and customer‑focused in a fast-paced shop.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as Alignment Technician or completion of a post-secondary automotive program.
• Proficient with automotive repair tools and equipment including alignment racks and tire service gear.

Responsibilities

• Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms using alignment equipment.
• Tests alignments and identifies issues such as bent parts and worn steering components.
• Performs repair and adjustments based on diagnostics.
• Mounts/dismounts tires and balances wheels; installs weights.
• Performs diagnostics, inspections, and basic service work.
• Straightens frames using jacks and alignment tools as needed.
• Maintains a clean, safe work environment and adheres to safety standards.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Strong work ethic

Customer focused

Adaptable

Education

Automotive repair/Alignment program

Tools

Wheel alignment racks

Tire changers

Wheel balancers

Hydraulic jacks

Basic welding tools

Testing tools

Job description

Dobbs Tire is seeking an Alignment Technician at our Fairview Heights location. You will inspect, diagnose, and correct alignment and suspension issues to ensure proper vehicle handling and safety. Responsibilities include mounting/balancing tires, inspections, and general service work.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of alignment experience or completed an automotive repair/alignment program, and is detail‑driven, reliable, and customer‑focused in a fast-paced shop.