Alignment Technician

Alignment TechnicianAn Alignment Technician is responsible for the safe operation of aligning all the newly mounted tires and wheels on a customer's vehicle. You are not responsible for replacing any alignment parts but you are required to adjust them as a requirement of performing your wheel alignment. If you see any faulty parts or improper wear you are required to immediately report this to your supervisor so that they may inform the customer of your appraisal. The Alignment Technician must also be able to perform all Tire Technician responsibilities. These duties include the dismounting, mounting, handling scrap (or take-off-tires) and balancing of all tires sold. General job functions include driving a customers vehicle onto the alignment machine, adequately securing the vehicle prior to performing any alignment. Once secure you can perform your alignment. Once alignment is complete you must re-secure all related parts and remove vehicle off alignment machine safely. An Alignment Technician must have the desire to perform above and beyond the requirements set forth in this job description.Job Qualifications:Prior knowledge of tire related equipment and tools a plusValid Drivers LicenseEducation Requirements:High School diploma or equivalentEssential Job Functions:Properly secure vehicle to lift/alignment machine to ensure safe operationProperly align vehicle as per company specificationsProperly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on vehicleProperly dismount and remount tires onto wheels without damaging eitherOperate all related equipment and tools as trainedOperate independently and as a team memberPerform and demonstrate Customer Service SatisfactionOperate safely and perform as listed belowCustomer RelationsFulfill Company Philosophy and GoalsNon-Essential Job Functions:Assist in performing Inventory Control AccuratelyPaperwork – any and all related requirementsHousekeeping, maintained daily.Safety Requirements:Perform all safety related items as per the Employee Safety ManualLearn and maintain all lifting proceduresLearn and maintain all general housekeeping and ensure daily performanceReport all accidents and incidents immediately upon them taking place to your direct supervisorWeight Requirements:Lift a minimum of forty-five (45) poundsPerform repeated and repetitive movement consistent within the tire industryOther Duties/Responsibilities:Other duties can and will arise and you should be prepared to take on these challenges openly.Pay ranges may vary based on specific location.Town Fair Tire980 New Britain Ave West Hartford, CT 06110