General Automotive Service Technician

Zolmantire; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tire service company in Kalamazoo is seeking a qualified General Automotive Service Technician. The role involves tire installation, maintenance, and basic repairs, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. Zolman Tire offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401K options.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K with match

Paid time off and holidays

Company paid life and disability insurance

Paid training and uniforms

TIA training opportunities

Company picnics/events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of General Auto Service experience required.
• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements.
• TIA 200 level certification can be provided by the company.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on tires.
• Inspect vehicles and recommend repairs to supervisor.
• Perform basic maintenance including oil changes and fluid inspections.

Skills

Communication, Oral

Problem-Solving

Accountability

Team Builder

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Zolman’s Best One Tire & Service – Seeking a full-time General Automotive Service Technician

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 West Kalamazoo, MI location who value safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for tire installation, and tire maintenance including repairs, mounting and rotations. This position will also conduct exchange of system fluids, such as: oil, antifreeze, transmission, and power steering. Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

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)

• Reset TPMS when needed

• 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

• Perform general housekeeping duties

• Help to load/unload delivery trucks

• Each morning, set up tire racks, signs and other displays; store them neatly at the end of the day

• 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.

Requirements

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 Values:

o Live with integrity, character & passion

o Commit to the pursuit of perfection

o Possess a servant’s attitude

o 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)

Skills & Abilities:

Experience:

• 1-2 years of General Auto Service experience

Certifications/Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements

• TIA 200 level certification (company can provide)

• Ongoing training is required per company’s standards

Equipment:

• Able to operate all diagnostics equipment