Commercial Alignment & Service Technician
Pete’s Tire Barns was started by Peter A. Gerry in 1968 and has grown to one of the largest independent tire dealerships in the country. Pete’s currently operates 22 full-service locations in New England, a state-of-the art Distribution Center, 3 Bandag retread facilities, employs in excess of 300 people, and operates a fleet of over 100 service and delivery vehicles. Today, approximately 90% of our business is in the commercial truck tire and related markets. Pete's services everything from a wheelbarrow tire up to an earthmover tire.
The Commercial Alignment Technician is responsible for performing alignments, adjustments, and repairs on commercial vehicles. This role requires a thorough understanding of vehicle systems and the ability to use specialized equipment to ensure vehicles operate efficiently and safely.
Sign On Bonus: Paid at successful completion of 3 months, another at 1 year!
- High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
- Graduate from a technical or automotive school highly preferred
- Valid driver’s license required
- Valid class B commercial driver’s license required
- Performs preventative and routine maintenance on tractors, trailers, and other equipment
- Inspect vehicle suspension, steering, and braking systems for wear, damage, or other issues
- Repair or replace worn or damaged components, such as tie rods, ball joints, and bushings.
- Performs diagnostics to identify source of trouble and makes necessary repairs to correct the issue
- Ensures proper and accurate documentation of all maintenance performed
- Follow policy and workflow procedures
- Performing commercial, passenger and light truck changes as needed
- Equipment: Capable of operating lift gates, service tools, air compressors, hydraulic jacks, air guns, air gauges, mounting and balancing machines, and computer and office equipment
- Proficient in the use of alignment equipment and tools
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What We Offer:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401k – Pete’s match .25% up to 6% employee contribution
- Vacation – 2 weeks
- 15k Life Insurance – additional coverage may be purchased
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Physical Demands:
Exerts 75 to 125 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and identifies and distinguishes colors. Occasionally climbs (ascends or descends ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like), balances. Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending at the waist, legs and spine), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees).
Statement of Other Duties
This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.
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