Lead Mechanic

Join our Best-One Team - now hiring a Lead Mechanic at our AlignRite location!

Full time:

Pay: Based upon experience 

Who We Are:

Over the past 77 years, what started out as a single bay service station has grown into a respected tire and service company with over 320 locations in over 35 states – one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. At Best-One, we strive to be the leading, the most trusted provider of tires and service in all of our markets with a mission for creating raving fans. And we know our success starts with our team members – our internal ravings fans. 

We're looking for a Lead Mechanic to lead a team of mechanics in performing non-engine mechanical work on commercial vehicles.

The Lead Mechanic will lead with an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers and the company. If you have the right attitude, passion and want to be in the business of creating raving fans, then apply now!

Lead a team of mechanics in performing non-engine mechanical work on commercial vehicles. 

What do you get?

· Top Pay - the more you know, the more you earn

· Paid holidays & vacations; closed most major holidays

· Home on Sundays

· Health/dental/vision

· 401-K

· Team member discount program

· Continuing education/training

· Uniform Program

· ...and being a part of a company that offers a career, not just a job!

What you will be doing as a Lead Mechanic:

· Perform mechanical work including but not limited to alignments, brakes, suspensions, electrical, hydraulic, kingpins, fluid changes, and DOT Inspections for commercial and light truck applications.

· No engine or transmission work is performed at this facility.

· Provide leadership for a team of mechanics doing similar work by:

o Providing guidance and training to other team members

o Helping to assign jobs and duties to team members

o Assisting with scheduling customer jobs

o Helping to motivate team members and keep them on task

· Maintain and control parts and supplies inventory.

· Track and record work performed and create work orders for customer jobs.

The boxes you have to check to apply:

· Six years of general mechanical work experience, including at least 3 years of experience with commercial vehicles.

· Experience doing commercial vehicle alignments is a must.

· Must have own tools and tool storage.

· Experience working with computer point of sale software is a plus.

· Possessing a CDL is a plus.

· Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

· Customer Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.

· Detail Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

· Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.

· Safety Conscious – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.

· Schedule Flexibility – Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times.

· Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information.

· Working Under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks in stressful situations.

· Must understand and commit to the Best-One Vision, Mission, and Core Values.

· Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting

· Lifting: frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high

· Repetitive motion 

· Sustained Vibrations

· Standing for extended periods of time

· Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation

· Environment: Work in an environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.

· Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) 

· Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment)

· PPE: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, steel reinforced footwear)

Employer is an Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer