Job Description
Job Description
ABOUT DOBBS TIRE & AUTO CENTERS
Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers is a trusted leader in tire and automotive service, proudly headquartered in High Ridge, Missouri. Ranked among the top 25 independent tire dealers in the U.S., we’ve grown from a single store in 1976 to over 1,200 dedicated associates across Missouri, Illinois, Texas, and Ohio.
With locations in St. Louis, Columbia, Cape Girardeau, Longview, Cleveland, and more, we’re committed to delivering expert automotive care and unbeatable customer service to the communities we call home. At Dobbs, our vision is to be the nation’s most trusted auto repair provider—and that starts with our people. We invest in our team, fostering growth and long-term careers that make a real impact. Join us, and be part of a company where your work matters and your potential is limitless.
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs diagnostic analysis of customer vehicles specializing in wheel-alignments (two and four wheel)
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Aligns wheels, axles, frames, torsion bars and steering mechanisms of automotive vehicles
- Drives automotive vehicles onto wheel alignment rack and tests vehicles for faulty wheel alignments, bent axles, worn ball joints, bent steering rods, etc., using alignment-testing machine. Performs necessary repair work based on the diagnosis
- Dismounts and mounts tires. Performs wheel balances by placing wheel on balancing machine to determine where counterweights must be added to balance wheel. Hammers counterweights onto rim of wheel
- Performs miscellaneous diagnostic and service work, such as state inspections, installing shock absorbers, lubrications and tune-ups of automotive vehicles.
- Straightens frame using hydraulic jack, chassis aligner and acetylene torch
MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Executes miscellaneous assignments and job duties as required
- Performs general housekeeping/clean-up responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge
- Length of training to perform at minimum levels: 1 to 2 years
- Valid driver’s license required
- State inspection license required
- Knowledge of automotive systems required
Experience
- 1+ years’ experience as an alignment technician
OR
- Successful graduate of applicable post high school vocational program
- Proficient use of tools and equipment used in the repair and service of automotive vehicles such as hand tools, power tools, mechanical testing equipment, automotive hydraulic hoist, tire changer, wheel alignment rack, wheel balancer machine, welding torch (acetylene/oxygen), sand blasting machine, air conditioner compressor, dynamometer, brake drum lathe, buffer, hydraulic jack, testing equipment, alignment testing machine and other related tools
COMPENSATION
- $17 - $25 per hour plus commission
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Works 40+ hours per week
- Exposure to extremes in temperature due to nature and activity of business
- Chemical exposure/contact to various solvents, lubricants and fluids used in the repair and service of automotive vehicles
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.