General Service Technician

Gateway Tire & Service Center; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission & overtime

Paid vacation

Insurance plans

401(k)

Employee discounts

Career growth

Job summary

Gateway Tire & Service Center in Flowood, MS is seeking a General Service Technician to join a fast-paced, results‑driven team delivering exceptional customer experiences.

You will mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, perform oil changes, replace filters, and conduct courtesy inspections while supporting brake, suspension, and alignment work. Growth paths include mechanic, service advisor, or management roles.

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 with clean record and ability to lift 70 lbs

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 (disc/drum)
• 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 service

Skills

Automotive service experience

Tire maintenance

Team collaboration

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.

Apply today! Every application is reviewed by a real member of our recruiting team. If you’re a match, one of our recruiters will personally call you this week.

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

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