Suspension / Lift Technician

The Suspension/Lift Technician (Service Specialist) oversees all daily service shop activities to ensure efficient vehicle maintenance and repairs while adhering to safety guidelines. This full-time automotive technician role involves performing suspension lift kit installations, wheel alignments, brake repairs, and tire service, as well as managing shop inventory, tools, and equipment. We offer a competitive compensation structure ranging from $35,000 to $50,000 per year including bonuses, or $18.00 to $23.00 per hour depending on experience, with clear opportunities for career growth. Full-time benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k matching, short-term and long-term disability, accident and critical illness plans, paid holidays, and Sundays off.

Responsibilities

• Perform suspension lift kit and leveling kit installations on trucks and light vehicles.
• Conduct precise 4-wheel alignments, light front-end repairs, and brake service.
• Mount, balance, repair, and install tires and custom wheels using standard tire shop equipment.
• Oversee daily installation shop operations, maintain safety compliance, and support shop flow.
• Manage shop inventory, place product and supply orders, and control parts spending.
• Receive, organize, clean, tag, and process incoming merchandise and returned products.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work areas, tools, and diagnostic equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an automotive technician, tire technician, alignment tech, or suspension specialist.
• Demonstrated experience with truck lift kits, leveling kits, front-end mechanics, and brake installation.
• Hands-on proficiency operating tire mounting, balancing, and alignment machinery.
• Valid state drivers license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs unassisted on a regular basis.
• ASE certification is preferred but not required.

We also offer affordable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Accident, Critical Illness and Cancer Plans
• 401k matching plan
• Paid holidays
• Closed on Sunday

RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer of quality tires and custom wheels. Established in 2000, RNR has grown to over 200 locations in 30 states and is continuing to grow. At RNR, we have built a culture around "serving our customers and not just providing them service".

We support and empower our employees with excellent training and tools which enables them to provide our customers with a unique and exceptional experience. Our team is essential to our success which is why we offer competitive compensation, generous benefits, and a great work environment that people want to be a part of.