Entry-Level Lube & Tire Technician — Learn & Grow

Plaza Tire Service; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Paid training and hands-on development

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Career advancement opportunities, incl

Job summary

Plaza Tire Service in Bowling Green, KY, is hiring a Lube and Tire Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will perform tire services, oil changes, and basic maintenance while learning from experienced technicians in a busy shop environment.

This entry-level position offers paid training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits, with opportunities to advance to higher technician roles as you gain skills and experience within Sun Auto Tire & Service network.

Qualifications

• The right candidate is reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills in a structured automotive service environment.
• Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training school.
• General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
• Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands‑on work experience.
• State Inspector License, in applicable locations, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire if required by the store.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
• Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through the proper store channels.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, in an ethical manner and in line with all company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision.
• Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
• Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed.
• Follow all safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to your supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Safety-focused

Willing to learn

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or technical training

Job description

Plaza Tire Service in Bowling Green, KY, is hiring a Lube and Tire Technician for a full-time, on-site role. You will perform tire services, oil changes, and basic maintenance while learning from experienced technicians in a busy shop environment.

This entry-level position offers paid training, competitive hourly pay, and benefits, with opportunities to advance to higher technician roles as you gain skills and experience within Sun Auto Tire & Service network.