Service Technician

DescriptionBe rewarded for your skills and abilities! Betts Truck Parts & Service is seeking a skilled Suspension, Brake & Alignment Technician for our Portland branch. Our Service Technicians repair and overhaul brake, suspension, and steering-related systems. We work on a variety of automobiles, buses, trucks, trailers, and other vehicles.Betts is a family-owned company in business for over 150 years. We specialize in parts and service work for suspensions, brakes, wheel ends, and more on a variety of vehicles. We currently operate 8 locations on the West Coast, our truck repair services include laser alignments, steering and drivetrain repairs, Bendix retrofit anti-collision safety system installation, DOT and BIT inspections, leaf spring repair and replacement, truck suspension repair, truck axle and trailer axle repair, brake repair service, hydraulic hoses, custom u-bolts, and more!Why Work for Betts Truck Parts & Service?Vacation time, sick time, and 8 paid holidaysAnnual performance-based salary increasesBonus incentive programsOpportunities for career growthReferral bonuses for bringing in new talentComprehensive health, dental, and vision coverageCompany-sponsored life insurance coverageTools and toolboxes along with provided uniformsYearly boot allowance401(k) retirement planEssential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPositively represents Betts to all customers, vendors associates, and other contacts in a respectful and professional mannerExamines vehicle and discusses with Service Manager the nature and extent of damage or malfunctionCompletes paperwork documenting parts needed and description of work to be performed.Replaces components such as springs, walking beams, u-bolts, hangers, torque arms, equalizers, kingpins, drag links, air systems, shocks, brakes, and other suspensions, and steering-related partsRequirementsUnrestricted ability to walk, stand, bend, stoop, squat, lift (up to 75 lbs.), push, pull, climb, and lie on back in a horizontal position for prolonged periods of timeMust be able to pass a pre-employment drug screenMust be able to pass non-DOT physicalDesirable KnowledgeBasic knowledge of functions of air brake systemsAbility to properly use a cutting torch and have the capability to weldUnderstanding of brake hydraulic systems including testingUnderstanding of steering and suspension componentsAbility to measure components and verify if they are in or out of specificationsEeo StatementBetts Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering fair and equal employment opportunities to all employees and job applicants, regardless of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable local, state, or federal laws.As a commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, our company operates as a DRUG-FREE workplace.We affirm our dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.Betts Company is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action Employer.All candidates must be authorized and eligible to work in the USA upon hiring.Employment with Betts Company is contingent upon the successful completion of a verification of previous work history, physical examination, and drug screening.We believe in fostering a workplace culture that respects and values the unique contributions of every individual.