Entry-Level Automotive Service Technician: Tires, Brakes & Alignments

Discount Tire & Service Centers; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Discount Tire & Service Centers is seeking an entry-level General Service Technician in Visalia. This role offers hands-on tire mounting, balancing, TPMS sensor replacement, oil changes and basic brake/suspension work.

Ideal candidates include recent graduates or students in automotive technology programs. Schedule includes an 8-hour shift, holidays, Monday–Friday with weekends as needed. Benefits and growth opportunities are available in a busy service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mounting, dismounting and balancing tires on passenger and light truck wheels.
• Experience replacing TPMS sensors and performing basic vehicle maintenance.
• Ability to lift and work on vehicles using standard shop equipment.
• Basic understanding of oil change procedures and system checks.
• Familiarity with alignments, brakes and suspension components.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount and balance tires for passenger and light truck applications.
• Replace TPMS sensors and perform tire maintenance tasks.
• Safely lift and support vehicles using hoists, jacks and stands.
• Conduct oil changes on a variety of vehicles with accuracy.
• Assist with alignments and basic brake/suspension work as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and contribute to a productive shop environment.

Skills

Tire mounting/dismounting/balancing

TPMS sensor replacement

Vehicle lifting with hoists/jacks

Oil changes

Alignments

Brakes & suspension knowledge

Brake/shock replacement experience

Entry-level automotive hands-on repair

Tools

Hoists

Floor jacks

Jack stands

Job description

Discount Tire & Service Centers is seeking an entry-level General Service Technician in Visalia. This role offers hands-on tire mounting, balancing, TPMS sensor replacement, oil changes and basic brake/suspension work.

Ideal candidates include recent graduates or students in automotive technology programs. Schedule includes an 8-hour shift, holidays, Monday–Friday with weekends as needed. Benefits and growth opportunities are available in a busy service environment.