General Service Technician

Jobvite, Inc.; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Tandem Tire in Cedar Falls, IA is seeking a General Service Technician to mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, perform oil changes, replace filters, and complete inspections. You will diagnose and repair brakes, handle suspension work, and replace under-hood components while maintaining a safe, clean shop environment.

We offer an hourly rate with overtime opportunities, paid time off, and benefits as part of a performance-driven team focused on speed, accuracy and elite service.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional automotive service experience (tires, oil, brakes, suspension, alignments)
• Hands-on ability with preventative maintenance and light mechanical work
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, and ability to lift 70 lbs
• Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
• Motivated to grow and thrive in a fast-paced shop
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability, ready to support the team during peak business hours

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires
• Repair flats, perform oil changes, replace filters
• Perform courtesy inspections and document findings
• Test and install batteries; diagnose and perform brake jobs
• Handle suspension repairs (struts, shocks, control arms)
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs
• Replace under-hood components (water pumps, alternators, radiators)
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety
• Work as a team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service

Skills

Tire service

Oil changes

Brake repair

Suspension repair

Wheel alignment

Battery replacement

Electrical / under-hood work

Tools

Shop safety

Job description

General Service Technician

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization — plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement
• Genuine career growth — with progression into Mechanic, Service Advisor, or Management positions, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions

General Service Technician:

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires
• Repair flats, perform oil changes, replace filters
• Perform courtesy inspections and document findings
• Test and install batteries Diagnose and perform brake jobs (disc/drum, lathe work)
• Handle suspension repairs (struts, shocks, control arms)
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs
• Replace under-hood components (water pumps, alternators, radiators)
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards
• Work as a team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service

What Makes You a Great Fit

• 1–3 years of professional automotive service experience (tires, oil, brakes, suspension, alignments)
• Hands-on ability with both preventative maintenance and light mechanical work
• Valid driver’s license, clean record, and ability to lift 70 lbs
• Problem-solver with strong attention to detail
• Motivated to grow and thrive in a fast-paced shop
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability, ready to support the team during peak business hours

Tandem Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.