Commercial Tire Technician - Automotive Experience & Driver's License Required

Tire Discounters, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Tire Discounters, Inc. in Richmond, VA is hiring Tire Techs to join our fast-paced automotive service team. You will remove and install tires, perform rotations, balance wheels, and address TPMS, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

No prior automotive experience required, but basic mechanical skills and the ability to learn equipment are valued. You will operate forklifts and assist in the distribution center as needed, delivering friendly, responsive customer service.

Qualifications

• General mechanical skills or experience helpful
• Ability to operate machines and equipment used in automotive trade
• Maintain best safety practices while driving and performing tasks
• DOT compliance is followed at all times
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Able to follow store and warehouse policies and procedures
• Strong organization and communication skills
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Remove and install commercial tires and wheels
• Perform tire maintenance including rotations, balancing, TPMS, and repairs
• Operate forklift and other equipment
• Complete work orders and related paperwork accurately and on time
• Maintain, organize and clean shop and equipment and stock tires
• Participate in training, follow safety procedures and company policies
• Provide friendly and responsive customer service to customers and coworkers
• Assist in the Distribution Center as needed

Skills

General mechanical skills

Operate machinery

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Since our founder, Chip Wood, opened the doors to the first Tire Discounters over 40 years ago, we have been raising the bar in the tire and automotive business. Family-owned and operated to this day, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service.

Now nearly 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business, so we also continue raising the bar as an employer of choice! We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on life balance!

A CLOSER LOOK UNDER THE HOOD

Our Tire Techs are truly at the core of our business! Below are the primary responsibilities to help you get a feel for a "day in the life."

• Remove and install commercial tires and wheels in the facility
• Perform maintenance on tires, to include tire rotations, balancing, tire pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and repairs.
• Operate Forklift, other MHE, along with various types of equipment
• Complete work orders and related paperwork timely and correctly.
• Maintain, organize and clean shop and equipment, which includes stocking tires and organizing the tire rooms
• Participate in training, follow safety procedures, job duties and company policies
• Provide customers and other co-workers with helpful, friendly and responsive customer service.
• Additional duties including working in the Distribution Center as assigned.

THE "NUTS AND BOLTS" NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

Qualifications

Prior automotive experience is not required for this position, but below are some of the other traits and qualifications we seek:

• General mechanical skills and/or experience is a plus
• Ability to be trained to operate machines and equipment used in the automotive mechanical trade
• Maintain Best Safety Practices while driving and performing various work.
• DOT Compliance is followed at all times
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to consistently follow store and warehouse policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform all tasks accurately and in a safe manner.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment

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