Automotive Wheel Repair Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $45,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Job description:

Alloy Wheel Solutions is a small business but with connections and opportunities available just like the big corporations. We pride ourselves in creating a family-like atmosphere and have a mix of young and seasoned individuals; our Master Technician has been with our company for 15 years. We are looking to add someone like you, to be part of the family!

Our Technicians work in a mobile workshop where we provide wheel services such as cosmetic refinishing and/or straightening repairs. You will be walking car lots, taking wheels on and off vehicles, prepping and painting wheels, and straightening wheels. You will be trained how to do the job of a wheel technician in our paid, four-week program. Training may be conducted at our Cedar Rapids or Davenport locations. Hotel expenses are paid, as well as a reimbursement for meals.

As stated, this is a position in which traveling is a requirement. You do not need to use your personal vehicle. You will be traveling to the different cities that are on the scheduled route in our mobile units. You may also occasionally be asked to assist our other techs in one of our 6 routes located in Eastern Iowa and Central Illinois. Reimbursement is provided for gas when you do this. The company also pays for any overnight stays outside of the Quad Cities area.

JOB BENEFITS

· Guaranteed Salary pay based on a 40 hour work week plus earning commission bonus when weekly goal is met (paid out bi-weekly)

· Monday through Friday work schedule with NO WEEKENDS OR MAJOR HOLIDAYS!

· Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Available - After 90 days

· Established routes with potential of further growth from our other products and services offered.

· Company provides everything you need to do your job (Company truck, trailer, iPhone, tools, equipment, insurance, etc.)

· PAID Two-week initial hands-on training with an experienced Technician(s) and continued training throughout to keep up on new techniques.

· Paid vacation provided- After 1 year

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

· Must possess a valid driver’s license. We must be able to put you on our commericial driving insurance policy.

SKILLS WE ARE SEEKING

· Communicate directly with service advisors and service/sales managers and retail customers.

· Experience in automotive maintenance and repair. Knowledge of tires, wheels, jack points, and inflation rates.

· Working knowledge of shop equipment (wheel and tire equipment, AC equipment, generator, air compressor, etc.) Welding steel- aluminum is a bonus.

· Team oriented, flexible, and focused on maintaining a high level of customer service.

· Organize, clean, and maintain all tools, machines, and inspection areas.

· Ensure all tools and machines are in good working order. Take inventory of your supplies, equipment, and any necessary repairs, refills, or replacements.

· Maintain clean and safe work environment including using all safety equipment and following all safety procedures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

· Must be able to stand on concrete or metal surfaces for extended periods of time.

· Work in an environment that frequently experiences extreme hot and cold temperatures, loud noises, and exhaust fumes.

· Must be able to push, pull, pull up, bend at the knees and waist, twist body at the waist, turn head-neck-shoulders as needed, grasp, and hold tools and other items with hands, for either extended periods of time or many times throughout the shift.

· Capability to lift minimum of 50 pounds, working in close quarters.

· Must be able to operate equipment such as (but not limited to) air compressor, generator, and paint gun, hand tools, cellular apps such as google calendar and others.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you eligible for commercial driving insurance?
• Do you weld?

Experience:

• Automotive service: 1 year (Required)
• Customer service: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• drivers license (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person