Automotive Alignment Technician

Automotive Alignment Technician

Northside Ford in Portland, OR is hiring an experienced Automotive Alignment Technician to join our service team. Do you know alignment? Are you awesome? If so, we will pay you awesome, so contact us now! If you take pride in precise, detail-oriented work and want to grow your career at a family-owned Ford dealership that rewards skill and experience, we want to hear from you. As a Ford Top Techs+ dealership, we offer above-average earning potential on top of an already competitive pay structure.

What We Offer

• Very aggressive flat rate compensation
• Ford Top Techs+ membership, boosting your earning potential even further
• Medical, dental, and health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Employee vehicle purchase program
• Flexible scheduling
• Long-term job security
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Family-owned and operated, where you're more than just a number

What You'll Do

• Identify and utilize the correct lift points for each vehicle prior to service
• Properly secure all vehicles before removing tires and wheels
• Reinstall tires and wheels to manufacturer torque specifications to ensure safe vehicle operation
• Operate wheel balancing equipment to verify and correct tire balance
• Diagnose tire issues, repair flats, and conduct balance and rotation evaluations
• Perform wheel alignment inspections and adjustments across a variety of makes and models
• Follow all dealership safety policies and liability guidelines without exception
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment when operating machinery and hand tools
• Complete all additional duties as directed by shop management

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience as a tire and alignment technician
• Solid understanding of automotive repair and maintenance fundamentals
• Ability to read and interpret written instructions, service documentation, and guidelines
• Strong verbal and written communicator with a team-first attitude
• Customer-focused mindset with a professional, courteous approach
• Ability to drive manual transmission vehicles
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

Northside Ford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.