Advanced Tire Technician

Tire Discounters; Emporia (VA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career paths

Paid hands-on training

Health benefits

Family culture

Job summary

Tire Discounters is seeking an Entry Level Tire Technician to join our team. You will be responsible for installing and repairing tires, operating balancers and tire machines, and completing work orders with accuracy.

This role includes hands-on training to help you build skills for more advanced positions. You must be able to stand for long periods, lift up to 75 lbs, and work Saturdays. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered in a supportive, family-owned environment.

Qualifications

• Service-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team collaboration and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Available to work Saturdays.
• Authorized to work in the USA (18+).
• Comfortable with occasional mechanical hazards and outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair tires.
• Operate balancers and tire machines.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Maintain and organize the shop and equipment.
• Assist customers and co-workers as needed.
• Provide outstanding customer service by meeting customers' needs.
• Promote a safe and collaborative work environment.

Skills

Service orientation

Team collaboration

Stand for long periods

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Saturday availability

Authorized to work in USA

Tools

Tire balancers

Tire machines

Job description

Join the Tire Discounters Family -- Drive Your Career Forward!

About us:

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire & service business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care for our nearly 2,300 team members. We offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a "WOW" experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing while challenging the status quo.

Your Role as an Entry Level Tire Technician:

As a Tire Technician, you'll play a key role in replacing, repairing, and rotating tires on customer vehicles. This position offers hands-on training geared towards helping you build the skills needed for more advanced roles.

What You'll Do:

• Install and repair tires.
• Operate balancers and tire machines.
• Complete work orders accurately.
• Maintain and organize the shop and equipment.
• Assist customers and co-workers as needed.
• Provide outstanding customer service by meeting the customers' needs.
• Promote a safe and collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Your Skills & Qualifications:

• Service-oriented attitude and strong work ethic.
• Team collaboration skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to stand for long periods, bend, and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Available to work Saturdays.
• Authorized to work in the USA (18+).
• Comfortable with occasional mechanical hazards and outdoor conditions.
• Pay: $14.00 - $16.00+ per hour
• Your effort pays off. Earn additional income through overtime and weekly commission opportunities.

Why Join Tire Discounters?

• Grow with us: Defined career paths -- many of our shop leaders and managers started right where you are.
• Investing in you: Master-certified trainers, paid hands-on learning, plus a company tool program to help you build your career.
• Competitive pay & benefits: A full suite of perks tailored to fit your needs -- health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
• Family culture: A truly supportive team that values you as a person -- we've been putting people first for almost five decades!

Ready to grow your career with a company that truly values you?

• Supportive Team: You'll roll with the best team in the business. Since day one, we've been family-owned and operated, and that shows!