General Automotive Service Tech

A Hiring Company

Mishawaka (IN)

On-site

USD 44,083,000 - 61,992,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental, vision

401K/Match

Company paid life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Training opportunities

Uniforms

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Zolman Tire, Inc. is seeking General Automotive Service Technicians for multiple Indiana and Michigan locations. Responsibilities include tire installation, balancing, preventive maintenance, and light mechanical repairs.

You will work with supervisors to diagnose issues, communicate with customers, and ensure safe, efficient service in a fast-paced shop. We offer weekly pay, a robust benefit package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications include accountability and reliability for tasks.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Customer focus, integrity and a proactive attitude are essential.
Safety awareness and teamwork are emphasized for daily operations.
Willingness to learn, adapt, and work with management and peers.

Responsibilities

Remove, install, rotate, balance tires and perform flat repairs per TIA guidelines.
Inspect tread depth, air pressure, and defects; report repairs.
Inspect vehicles using forms and communicate findings to supervisor.
Perform basic maintenance: oil changes, lubrication, filter/fluid checks.
Raise/lower vehicles safely with jacks; operate shop machinery.
Read work orders and complete listed tasks accurately.
Educate customers on diagnoses and provide excellent service.
Assist with loading/unloading deliveries.
Reset TPMS as needed; organize tire racks and displays.
Maintain housekeeping and general shop duties.

Skills

Accountability

Analytical Skills

Communication (Oral)

Communication (Written)

Customer-Oriented

Delegating Responsibility

Friendly

Honesty / Integrity

Motivation

Problem-Solving

Resource Management

Safety Awareness

Team Builder

Working under Pressure

Job description

Zolman Tire, Inc. – Seeking General Automotive Service Technicians - South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, IN and Niles, MI

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into nine retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and five commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Jackson, MI.

We are seeking qualified General Automotive Service Technicians for our South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, IN and Niles, MI locations who value safety and teamwork. Hours required are 8AM-5PM M-F with some locations 8am-12pm Saturday. Willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the Automotive Repair Industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude

We offer a full benefit package including weekly pay, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, 401K/Match, group life insurance, company paid short term disability and life insurance, paid holidays off, paid time off, free and confidential employee assistance program, paid training, employee uniforms, TIA training opportunities, company picnics/events, branded attire, opportunity for growth, and more!

Essential Functions

Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs (per TIA guidelines)
Inspect tread depth, air pressure, and carcass for defects, for every tire that comes through, and recommend corrective action
Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor
Perform basic maintenance and repair, including oil changes, chassis lubrication, filter and fluid inspection and replacement, and other light mechanical items and repairs
Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks
Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: rim clamp machine, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks, and parts washer
Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
Work closely with management and service advisors to educate customers on diagnoses and provide excellent service
Help to load/unload delivery trucks
Reset TPMS when needed
Each morning, set up tire racks, signs and other displays; store them neatly at the end of the day
Perform general housekeeping duties
Perform other duties as assigned

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category

Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience.

Position Qualifications

Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
Analytical Skills – Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
Communication, Oral – Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
Communication, Written – Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely
Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
Delegating Responsibility – Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
Friendly – Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor to others
Honesty / Integrity – Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace
Motivation – Ability to inspire oneself and others to reach a goal and/or perform to the best of their ability
Problem-Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Resource Management (People & Equipment) – Ability to obtain and appropriate the proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel
Safety Awareness – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Team Builder – Ability to convince a group of people to work toward a goal.
Working under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Exhibit our Vision, Mission and Core Values

Vision: The leading and most trusted provider of tires and services in all our geographic markets.
Mission: Creating raving fans
Core Value: Live with integrity, character & passion
Core Value: Commit to the pursuit of perfection
Core Value: Possess a servant’s attitude
Core Value: Accept the urgency of accountability and the necessity of change

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Lifting: Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high.
Squatting, bending, and twisting: occasional
Standing for extended periods of time
Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation
Environment: Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season
Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
Sense of sound (Ringing telephones, alarms, horns and motorized equipment)
PPE: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, footwear)