Entry Level Tire Technician

Tire Discounters; Lexington, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Weekly

Overtime opportunities

ASE training support

Job summary

Tire Discounters in Lexington, KY is seeking entry-level Tire Technicians. You will learn from Advanced Tire Techs and Service Technicians to master tire installation, repair, balancing, and related tasks. This role offers growth into advanced positions with ASE training and strong advancement tracks.

We emphasize safety, cooperation, and a culture of service. You’ll be part of a fast-growing team with comprehensive training and a commitment to work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Service orientation with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Ability to work with a team and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair tires.
• Operate balancer and tire machine.
• Complete work orders and related paperwork.
• Maintain, organize, and clean shop and equipment.
• Assist customers and co-workers as needed.
• Perform all duties safely.

Skills

Service orientation

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Read and comprehend instructions

General mechanical skills

Physical stamina (up to 75 lbs)

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!

POSITION OVERVIEW

Our tire technicians are highly skilled in replacing, repairing, and rotating tires on customers' vehicles. As an entry-level tire technician, you will receive training from our Advanced Tire Techs and Service Technicians to learn the fundamentals of auto repair. This will prepare you for more advanced positions within the company.

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."

• Install and repair tires
• Operate balancer and tire machine
• Complete work orders and related paperwork
• Maintain, organize, and clean shop and equipment
• Assist customers and other co-workers as needed
• Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
• Promotes company culture of cooperation and collaboration among all team members.

CAREER TRACK

No "dead-ends" here, as we offer clear paths for advancement for strong performers interested in growing in their career! To support this, we pay for ASE training and have a generous tool discount program. There are multiple paths to success, but below is one example of the potential career path for a Tire Technician.

COMPENSATION PLAN

• Effective Pay: $14.00-$16.00+ per hour
• Your effort pays off. Earn additional income through overtime and weekly commission opportunities.
• Paid Weekly

WHY CHOOSE TIRE DISCOUNTERS?

We realize the company you chose to work for is a big decision, and you have options. Below are some of the top reasons to consider building your career with us!

• Get In Your Groove- Whether in our stores or our home office, there are a variety of roads to success at Tire Discounters.
• Take the Wheel- As we continue to grow, so will the many career opportunities for our team members.
• Accelerate Growth - We provide outstanding opportunities to build your professional skill set, including fully paid ASE training and a generous tool discount program for Service Technicians.
• Find Alignment- We know solid compensation and benefits programs are vitally important to you and your family.
• Roll Together - At Tire Discounters, you'll roll with the best team in the business, great people who genuinely care and support each other.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Tire Discounters is fully committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. An individual's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, are never a factor in any employment-related practice or policy, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and discipline.

Requirements

THE "NUTS AND BOLTS" NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

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

• Service orientation with a positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work with a team and good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions.
• General mechanical skills are helpful but not required.
• Capable of continuous standing, bending, lifting (up to 75 lbs.).
• Authorized to work in the USA and at least 18 years of age.
• Available to work Saturdays.
• We are focused on safety, but Tire Techs should be comfortable with occasional exposure to mechanical hazards and outside weather conditions.