Automotive Technician Career Path

Chapel Hill Tire Co.; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapel Hill Tire is hiring entry-level automotive tire technicians in Chapel Hill, NC. No experience required; you will learn tire service, oil changes, wheel torque, light maintenance and basic diagnostics as part of a 40-hour annual training program.

You will join a family-oriented shop that values safety, cleanliness, and craftsmanship. Training includes ASE certifications progression; flat-rate pay structure; growth into tech roles is possible.

Qualifications

• Entry level position; no experience required.
• Must obtain ASE certifications listed.
• 80% productive (turned hours vs hours worked).
• Keeps work area clean and organized; toolbox organized.
• 40 hrs Training per year; Lives Values; by end of 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Vehicle lift setting
• Tireshop basic skills
• Flat repairs
• Oil changes
• Tire knowledge & installation
• Wheel torque procedures
• Maint light resets
• Alldata proficiency
• DVI proficiency
• SOP Proficiency

Skills

Vehicle lift setting

Tireshop basic skills

Flat repairs

Oil changes

Tire knowledge

Wheel torque procedures

Maint light resets

Alldata proficiency

DVI proficiency

TIA safety training

Carfax History Search

Proper Fluids Specifications

Keeps work area clean

Toolbox organization

SOP Proficiency

40 hrs Training per year

Lives Values

by end of 90 days

Tools

Basic Automotive Tire Service

Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems

Certified Automotive Tire Service

ASE A4 – Suspension & Steering

Hunter Alignment Certifications Level 1

Alignment Fundamentals Level 2

A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems

A7 – Heating and A/C

A8 – Engine Performance

Hybrid Certification

L1 – Advanced Driveability

Master cert Plus L1

L3-L4 additional $2/hr

Job description

Entry Level Positions. No Experience required.

• Vehicle lift setting
• Tireshop basic skills
• Flat repairs
• Oil changes
• Tire knowledge & installation
• Wheel torque procedures
• Maint light resets
• Alldata proficiency|
• DVI proficiency
• TIA safety training
• Carfax History Search
• Proper Fluids Specifications
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Toolbox organization
• SOP Proficiency
• 40 hrs Training per year
• Lives Values
• (by end of 90 days)

Required Certifications

• Basic Automotive Tire Service
• Advanced Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems
• Certified Automotive Tire Service

• Hunter alignment training
• Basic diagnostic ability
• Basic front end repair
• Basic belt hose repair
• Basic coolant components
• Alldata proficiency
• Basic understanding of electrical components
• Train GS 2 replacement
• Acquire specialty tools
• 80% Productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
• Clear desire to move into tech role with flat rate pay
• NCSI must be kept valid
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Toolbox organization
• SOP Proficiency
• 40 hrs Training per year
• Lives Values
• (by end of 90 days)

Required Certifications

• ASE Certifications:
• A4 – Suspension & Steering
• A5 – Brakes
• G1 – Auto Maintenance & Light Repair
• Hunter Alignment Certifications:
• Alignment Fundamentals Level 1
• Alignment Fundamentals Level 2

• 90% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
• NCSI must be kept valid
• Independent problem solving improved across an array of diagnostic skills
• Improved efficiency of diagnosis with both speed and accuracy
• Owns all necessary Tech tools – more specialty tools
• Time Management – above average ability to balance and prioritize tasks throughout the day
• Tenacity and Fortitude- persistance in overcoming challenges and obstacles
• Resourceful and autonomous
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• SOP Proficiency
• 40 hrs Training per year
• Lives Values
• all required certs from prior levels plus

Required Certifications

• ASE Certifications:
• A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A7 – Heating and A/C

• 100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
• Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps others succeed
• Exceptional problem solving skills
• Leadership skills – Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen
• Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• SOP Proficiency
• 40 hrs Training per year
• Lives Values
• all required certs from prior levels plus

Required Certifications

• ASE Certifications:
• A1 – Engine Repair
• A2 – Auto Transmission/Transaxle
• A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles
• A6 – Electrical/Electronic Systems
• A7 – Heating and A/C
• A8 – Engine Performance
• Hybrid Certification

• ASE Master cert Plus L1
• Hybrid certification through ACDC 100% productive (turned hours vs hours worked)
• Mentor skills- the go-to technical resource, and helps other succeed
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Leadership skills – Sees big picture, corrects problems before they happen
• Minimal rechecks (no more than 1 per month)
• Shop cleanliness
• Toolbox organization
• SOP Proficiency
• 40 hrs Training per year
• Lives Values
• all required certs from prior levels plus

Required Certifications

• ASE Certifications:
• A1 – Engine Repair
• A2 – Auto Transmission/Transaxle
• A3 – Manual Drive Train & Axles
• A8 – Engine Performance
• L1- Advanced Driveability
• All above = Master Tech
• L3-L4 additional $2/hr

Pay Range

flat rate (A) $38-$42

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