Automotive Mechanic

Job Overview
Experienced suspension, brakes, & alignment technician

Dave's Wheel Alignment has been providing Riverside & Southern California excellence in automotive suspension, brakes, steering, & alignments since 1987.

We take pride in providing honest service, quality workmanship, & a friendly atmosphere for both our customers & employees.

We specialize in classic cars, hot rods, lifted trucks, & lowered cars, plus your every day late model vehicles.

Must have minimum 2 yrs experience with suspension, brakes, & steering, alignment experience a major plus or the right candidate must be willing to learn how to do alignments to be a well rounded team member.

Must be able to work without supervision, work in timely matter, follow all scheduled appointments, multi-task, listen to & assist Master Mechanic when needed, closely work with Service Advisor & management, keep Service Advisor updated on all additional work needed to be added to work orders, be detail oriented, consistent, courteous with customers, & respectful of customers vehicles.

This is not an entry-level position. We are not looking to train someone on suspension/ brake work. Applicants must have proven hands-on experience performing suspension repairs, brake work, brake bleeding, steering gear, & installing lift/ lowering kits is a big plus.

Applicants must have proven experience with:

• Suspension, steering, and brake diagnostics.
• Suspension: control arms, ball joints, bushings, shocks/ struts, etc.
• Steering: steering gear boxes, rack & pinion, steering lines, tie rod ends, etc.
• Installing: Leveling kits, lowering kits, & level kits.
• Ride quality and drivability troubleshooting.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 2 years of suspension, brakes, & steering.
• 2 years of wheel alignment experience a plus, but willing to train the right candidate.
• Experience working on trucks, SUVs, Jeeps, off-road vehicles, classic cars, & hot rods a major plus.
• Strong attention to detail & quality workmanship.
• Reliable transportation.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently & efficiently.
• Must read, write, & speak English.
• Must be able to drive stick shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vehicle inspections, identify/ diagnose suspension, steering, & safety concerns.
• Consistently fill out all estimate & alignment sheets with proper information.
• Remove & install suspension, brakes, steering gear, lift/ Lowering/ Level kits.
• Perform complete wheel alignments & install after-market alignment products
• Maintain a clean & organized work environment.
• Communicate effectively with service advisors & management.
• Follow all shop safety, quality-control procedures, & be accountable for all work performed.

Pay TBD upon proven experience.

Pay: $21.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person