Suspension/Lift Technician

RNR Tire Express; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Long- and Short-Term Disability

Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer

401k matching plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

RNR Tire Express in Hickory, NC is seeking a Suspension/Lift Technician to oversee all activity in the service shop, ensure safety, manage inventory, and handle tire and wheel installations. The role offers a full-time schedule with competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities include installing lift and leveling kits, brakes, mounting/balancing tires, operating related machines, and performing alignments, with a requirement to lift heavy loads and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience in tire and wheel service and alignment work.
• Experience with installing lift kits, leveling kits, brakes, and mounting/balancing tires.
• Ability to operate tire mounting/balancing machines and install vehicle lifts.
• Strong knowledge of front-end work and wheel alignment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all activity in the installation shop and maintain safety.
• Place product and supply orders and organize delivered merchandise.
• Identify and tag returned products and maintain inventory systems.
• Ensure shop paperwork is completed and materials are tracked.
• Lift up to 50 lbs as required.

Skills

Lift kit installation

Leveling kit installation

Brake installation

Tire and wheel mounting/balancing

Vehicle lift installation

Alignments

Front-end work

Heavy lifting

Job description

Job Description: Suspension/Lift Technician

About RNR

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels offered with convenient, affordable payment options designed to fit each customer's unique budget. Established in 2000, RNR has grown to over 200 locations in 29 states and continuing to grow.

At RNR we have built a culture around "SERVING our customers and not just providing them service". We support and empower our employees with excellent training and tools which enables them to provide our customers with a unique and exceptional experience.

Suspension/Lift Technician Position Summary

The Tire & Wheel / Alignment Technician (Service Specialist) is responsible for overseeing all activity within our service shop. They ensure shop safety guidelines are followed, paperwork is completed and maintaining shop inventory, product, tools, and equipment.

The service specialist position is a full-time opportunity offering a family atmosphere, excellent pay as well as future growth potential.

We also offer affordable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Plans
• 401k matching plan
• Paid holidays

Closed on Sunday

Compensation:

Make between $ 35,000- 50,000 w/ bonus

Requirements / Responsibilities:

Must have at least 3 years' experience in:

1. Ability to do lift kits on trucks
2. Can install leveling kits
3. Install brakes
4. Ability to mount, balance and install tires and wheels
5. Use of tire mounting and balancing machines
6. Ability to install vehicle lifts
7. Well versed in alignments
8. Strong knowledge of light front-end work
9. Must be able lift 50lbs unassisted

Additionally:

Overseeing all activity in the installation shop Place product and supply orders Organize delivered merchandise Identify and properly tag all returned products Clean and maintain returned products Maintain an organized inventory system Control parts spending Must be able to lift and organize heavy product

Other Requirements:

Valid state driver license with a clean driving history Pass drug screen and background check ASE Certification is preferred but not required

Prior experience as a tire technician, wheel specialist, automotive technician, auto tech, or an alignment tech is very helpful for success.#IND2

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour

Must have the ability to pass a Background Check Prior to hire