Tire & Alignment Technician

Do you have a passion for cars and a knack for keeping things rolling? Dale Howard Auto Center of Iowa Falls looking for a Tire & Alignment Technician to join our team! If you enjoy hands-on work, take pride in doing things right, and know your way around a set of wheels, we’d love to have you in our shop. Come be part of a team that works hard, has fun, and keeps our customers moving!

Purpose of the Position:

The Tire & Alignment Technician ensures customer vehicles drive safely, handle properly, and get maximum life from their tires. This role performs precise wheel alignments, tire services, and steering and suspension inspections, identifying issues accurately so every vehicle leaves the shop straight, smooth, and road-ready.

Essential Job Functions:

Perform two- and four-wheel alignments on passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs using [Hunter / computerized alignment equipment]

Inspect steering and suspension components (tie rods, ball joints, control arms, bushings, struts) and recommend needed repairs

Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires, including TPMS service and sensor relearns

Diagnose pulling, wandering, vibration, and uneven tire wear

Road-test vehicles before and after service to confirm the issue is resolved

Print and explain alignment reports so service advisors can communicate clearly with customers

Keep equipment calibrated and the work area clean and safe

What We’re Looking For

1–2+ years of experience performing wheel alignments in a shop setting

Solid understanding of camber, caster, and toe, and how suspension wear affects them

Experience with computerized alignment systems

Ability to work efficiently while maintaining accuracy

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record (required for road tests)

Own basic hand tools

Nice to Have

ASE certification (A4 Suspension & Steering) or Hunter alignment certification

Experience with ADAS camera/sensor recalibration after alignment

Brake and general light repair experience

What We Offer

Competitive pay / flat-rate or hourly

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Uniform service

Paid training and certification support

Consistent schedule: Mon–Fri, no Saturdays or Sundays

Air Conditioned Shop

Physical Requirements:

Moving about the dealership to complete tasks

Standing for 6 to 8 hours in a shift

Normal color vision and depth perception. Visual acuity correctable to 20/20

Ability to read information from printed sources and computer screens

Frequent bending, stretching, lifting, reaching, and climbing

Utilizing physical and manual dexterity, repetitive hand movements

Lifting up to 70 lbs unassisted and assisting other employees to lift heavier objects

Working Conditions:

Noise

Vibration

Paint

Dust

Exhaust fumes

Other hazardous and non-hazardous materials

Qualifications:

High school diploma or the equivalent. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Usual Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm