Automotive Service Technician — Fast-Paced Shop & Growth Path

American-Tire-Depot; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot is seeking a General Service Technician to join our results-focused team. You will mount, dismount, balance and rotate tires, perform oil changes, repairs and inspections while delivering fast, accurate service to customers.

We offer competitive hourly pay with overtime and commission potential, plus benefits including medical/dental/vision, vacation, 401(k) and ASE reimbursement, with clear opportunities for career progression into mechanic or service advisor roles.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of professional automotive service experience including tires, oil, brakes, suspension, and alignments.
• Hands-on ability with preventative maintenance and light mechanical work.
• Valid driver's license, clean record, ability to lift 70 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires.
• Repair flats, perform oil changes, replace filters.
• Perform courtesy inspections and document findings.
• Test and install batteries; diagnose and perform brake jobs (disc/drum, lathe work).
• Handle suspension repairs (struts, shocks, control arms).
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs.
• Replace under-hood components (water pumps, alternators, radiators).
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards.
• Work as a team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service.

Skills

1-3 years experience

Hands-on maintenance

Valid driver's license

Job description

American Tire Depot is seeking a General Service Technician to join our results-focused team. You will mount, dismount, balance and rotate tires, perform oil changes, repairs and inspections while delivering fast, accurate service to customers.

We offer competitive hourly pay with overtime and commission potential, plus benefits including medical/dental/vision, vacation, 401(k) and ASE reimbursement, with clear opportunities for career progression into mechanic or service advisor roles.