Automotive Tire & Service Technician II

Gills Point S Tire & Auto; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Tech training

Career growth

Insurance (M/D/V)

Disability insurance

Life & accidental insurance

401(k) match

Family culture

Supportive team

Job summary

Gills Point S Tire & Auto in McMinnville, OR is seeking a Service Technician II to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles, ensuring safety and customer confidence. This role blends hands-on mechanical work with strong service standards in a busy shop environment.

Day-to-day duties include tire mounting, balancing and TPMS, preventive maintenance, and light mechanical repairs, while upholding safety, clear communication, and accurate service documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Automotive, tire, or mechanical experience preferred.
• Technical or vocational automotive training is a plus.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Familiarity with tire mounting, balancing, and repair equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to lift heavy tires and equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, rotate, and repair passenger and light truck tires.
• Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
• Recommend tire replacement and maintenance based on vehicle condition.
• Perform TPMS service and understand wheel configurations, bolt patterns, valve stems, and tire specifications.
• Perform oil and filter changes; top off vehicle fluids.
• Inspect and top off fluids including coolant, brake, transmission, and power steering fluids.
• Replace air, cabin, and fuel filters; complete comprehensive vehicle inspections and communicate findings.
• Perform light mechanical repairs including brakes, suspension, steering, wiper blades, batteries, headlights/taillights.
• Greet customers, explain inspection findings and maintenance recommendations; maintain service documentation.

Skills

Automotive experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Technical or vocational automotive training

Job description

Gills Point S Tire & Auto in McMinnville, OR is seeking a Service Technician II to inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles, ensuring safety and customer confidence. This role blends hands-on mechanical work with strong service standards in a busy shop environment.

Day-to-day duties include tire mounting, balancing and TPMS, preventive maintenance, and light mechanical repairs, while upholding safety, clear communication, and accurate service documentation.