Tire & Alignment Technician

Dale Howard Auto Center; Iowa Falls (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Uniform service

Paid training and certification

Mon-Fri schedule

Air Conditioned Shop

Job summary

Dale Howard Auto Center in Iowa Falls is hiring a Tire & Alignment Technician to keep customer vehicles safe and road-ready. You’ll perform two- and four-wheel alignments, tire services, and steering/suspension inspections with Hunter computerized equipment.

The role requires 1–2+ years of alignment experience, a valid driver’s license, and basic hand tools. We offer competitive pay, health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, paid training, and a Monday–Friday schedule in an air‑conditioned shop.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years of wheel alignment experience in a shop setting.
• Solid understanding of camber, caster, and toe, and how suspension wear affects them.
• Experience with computerized alignment systems.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Own basic hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform two- and four-wheel alignments on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs using Hunter computerized alignment equipment.
• Inspect steering and suspension components (tie rods, ball joints, control arms, bushings, struts) and recommend needed repairs.
• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires, including TPMS service and sensor relearns.
• Diagnose pulling, wandering, vibration, and uneven tire wear.
• Road-test vehicles before and after service to confirm the issue is resolved.
• Print and explain alignment reports so service advisors can communicate clearly with customers.
• Keep equipment calibrated and the work area clean and safe.

Skills

Wheel alignments

Camber/Caster/Toe

Computerized alignment systems

Hand tools

Attention to detail

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hunter alignment equipment

Job description

Do you have a passion for cars and a knack for keeping things rolling? Dale Howard Auto Center of Iowa Falls looking for a Tire & Alignment Technician to join our team! If you enjoy hand-on work, take pride in doing things right, and know your way around a set of wheels, we’d love to have you in our shop. Come be part of a team that works hard, has fun, and keeps our customers moving!

Purpose of the Position:

The Tire & Alignment Technician ensures customer vehicles drive safely, handle properly, and get maximum life from their tires. This role performs precise wheel alignments, tire services, and steering and suspension inspections, identifying issues accurately so every vehicle leaves the shop straight, smooth, and road-ready.

Essential Job Functions:

• Perform two- and four-wheel alignments on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs using [Hunter / computerized alignment equipment]
• Inspect steering and suspension components (tie rods, ball joints, control arms, bushings, struts) and recommend needed repairs
• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires, including TPMS service and sensor relearns
• Diagnose pulling, wandering, vibration, and uneven tire wear
• Road‑test vehicles before and after service to confirm the issue is resolved
• Print and explain alignment reports so service advisors can communicate clearly with customers
• Keep equipment calibrated and the work area clean and safe

What We’re Looking For

• 1-2+ years of experience performing wheel alignments in a shop setting
• Solid understanding of camber, caster, and toe, and how suspension wear affects them
• Experience with computerized alignment systems
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required for road tests)
• Own basic hand tools

Nice to Have

• ASE certification (A4 Suspension & Steering) or Hunter alignment certification
• Experience with ADAS camera/sensor recalibration after alignment
• Brake and general light repair experience

What We Offer

• Competitive pay / flat-rate or hourly
• Health, dental, vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Uniform service
• Paid training and certification support
• Consistent schedule: Mon-Fri, no Saturdays or Sundays
• Air Conditioned Shop

Physical Requirements:

• Moving about the dealership to complete tasks
• Standing for 6 to 8 hours in a shift
• Normal color vision and depth perception. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20
• Ability to read information from printed sources and computer screens
• Frequent bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, and climbing
• Utilizing physical and manual dexterity, repetitive hand movements
• Lifting up to 70 lbs unassisted and assisting other employees to lift heavier objects

Working Conditions:

• Noise
• Vibration
• Paint
• Dust
• Exhaust fumes
• Other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Usual Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm