Precision Alignment Technician – Wheels & Tires

Dobbs-Tire-; Ellisville (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers is seeking an Alignment Technician in Ellisville, MO. The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and correcting alignment and suspension issues to ensure vehicle handling and safety.

You will align wheels and steering components using precision equipment and perform related repairs, tire mounting, and standard service tasks to deliver quality guest experiences. The ideal candidate brings a detail-driven, accountable, customer-centric, and team-oriented work ethic to

Responsibilities

• Partners closely with Store Manager to learn how to interview, select and train service technicians, utilizing developing technical expertise to understand how knowledge, skills and experiences align with business needs and role definitions.
• Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars, and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles using alignment equipment and manufacturer specifications.
• Drives vehicles onto alignment racks and conducts tests to identify issues such as faulty alignments, bent axles, worn ball joints, and damaged steering components.
• Performs necessary repair and adjustment work based on diagnostic findings.
• Mounts and dismounts tires; balances wheels using a balancing machine and installs counterweights to ensure smooth operation.
• Conducts miscellaneous diagnostic and service work, including state inspections, installation of shock absorbers, lubrication services, and basic tune-ups.
• Straightens vehicle frames using hydraulic jacks, chassis aligners, and acetylene torches as needed.
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment and adheres to all company and safety standards.

Job description

Dobbs Tire and Auto Centers is seeking an Alignment Technician in Ellisville, MO. The role focuses on inspecting, diagnosing, and correcting alignment and suspension issues to ensure vehicle handling and safety.

You will align wheels and steering components using precision equipment and perform related repairs, tire mounting, and standard service tasks to deliver quality guest experiences. The ideal candidate brings a detail-driven, accountable, customer-centric, and team-oriented work ethic to