Job: Alignment Technician (Commercial Truck)
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Posted: 03/18/2012
Job Type: Warehouse/Maintenance Automotive/Motor Vehicle/Parts Construction/Trades
Jobing Description
Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. Wingfoot is the commercial tire sales, service and retreading market leader with over 180 Wingfoot Commercial Tire Centers and Wingfoot Truck Care Centers located across the United States. We have the unique ability to service the largest nation-wide commercial fleets while also providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is "SERVICE EXCELLENCE - ALWAYS".
Wingfoot offers a safe work environment, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug and dental plans, life insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays. If you are looking for more than a job, then apply today to begin your career with the commercial tire market leader!
We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
As an Alignment Technician you will work at a Wingfoot Commercial Tire Center and be responsible for all aspects of alignment and related service and repair for the commercial trucking industry including but not limited to:
- Selling and performing complete vehicle alignment on commercial trucks and other vehicles.
- Selling and performing other vehicle services on commercial trucks, including but not limited to be brake work, suspension service, axle work and oil and lubrication services.
- Balancing of wheel assemblies.
- Performing commercial tire service.
- Cleaning and maintaining service equipment.
- Preparing required billing documents.
Job duties will normally be performed at the Wingfoot location, however at the discretion of management this position may be required to perform road service therefore the qualified individual must be willing and able to drive a service vehicle to where a customer is having a problem, and be able to repair or replace their tire(s) as needed.
This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
Excellent safety and attendance performance is expected. Requirements
* Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
* Must be able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
* Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative, able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.
* Must possess a mechanical aptitude.
* At least one year of relevant commercial vehicle service experience is preferred.
* Must be familiar with commercial truck alignment and wheel balancing equipment.
* Should possess the tools needed to perform commercial truck alignments and other vehicle service.
* May occasionally be required to perform service calls on nights and/or weekends.
* High School Diploma or GED preferred.
* Good oral and written communication ability.
* Must be able to pass a background check including employment history, SSN verification, criminal history, etc.
* Must be able to pass a physical exam and drug test (hair-based).
* Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements, including be at least 21 years of age.
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