General Service Technician

Socket.dev; MIDDLETOWN (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Tire Discounters is hiring a Lube Technician to perform oil changes, fluid exchanges, and routine maintenance while delivering a WOW customer experience. You will inspect systems, recommend repairs with ASE technician support, and help customers safely on the road.

Ideal candidates bring strong customer service and a basic automotive tool skillset. This entry-level role offers paid weekly payroll, comprehensive benefits, and clear career progression paths from Lube Technician to Service Manager.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to lift up to 75 pounds in a shop.
• High school diploma or equivalent; 18+ and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Automotive experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform oil changes and system fluid exchanges, plus routine maintenance such as battery, filter, and wiper replacements.
• Inspect vehicle systems and collaborate with ASE certified technicians for repair recommendations.
• Build trust with customers by performing a thorough vehicle inspection with professional recommendations.
• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires with TPMS diagnostics as needed.
• Utilize state-of-the-art shop equipment and latest technology to support service.
• Keep workspace clean, efficient, and maintain accurate service records.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Communication

Automotive tools

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Automotive experience helpful

Job description

Join the Tire Discounters Family -- Drive Your Career Forward!

About Us

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire & automotive service business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care for our nearly 2,300 team members. We offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a "WOW" experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing while challenging the status quo.

Your Role as a Lube Technician

As a Lube Technician at Tire Discounters, you'll play a vital role in keeping our customers safe on the road. You'll handle routine maintenance like oil changes and other system fluid exchanges, while also tackling tire services like installation, repair, and balancing. Every day brings a new opportunity to grow your skills and help customers with a positive, friendly attitude.

Great opportunity for post-secondary automotive students, trade school graduates, and individuals looking to build a long-term automotive career!

What You'll Do

• Deliver top-tier vehicle care by performing oil changes, other system fluid exchanges, and essential routine maintenance like battery, filter, and wiper replacements -- all backed by Tire Discounters' trusted and proven service process.
• Be a key player in keeping customers safe on the road by inspecting vehicle systems and partnering with ASE certified Service Technicians to identify repair recommendations.
• Build trust with every customer by performing a quality vehicle inspection with professional recommendations, that go beyond the basics.
• Show off your tire expertise by mounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing tires while including TPMS diagnostics and replacementas needed.
• Utilize state-of-the-art shop equipment and the latest technology that differentiates Tire Discounters from the competition.
• Take pride in your workspace by keeping the shop clean, efficient, and customer-ready while completing accurate service records.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to operate basic automotive tools and equipment; mechanical aptitude is a plus.
• Valid driver's license.
• Physically able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a shop environment (bending, lifting, climbing).
• High school diploma or equivalent; automotive experience is helpful but not required.
• Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $16.00 to $20.00 + per hourly effective rate
• Effective Rate includes (overtime, variable overtime, and weekly commission on billed labor)
• Paid Weekly

Why Join Tire Discounters?

• Grow with us: Defined career paths -- many of our shop leaders and managers started right where you are.
• Investing in you: Master-certified trainers, paid hands-on learning, plus a company toolbox program to help you build your career.
• Competitive pay & benefits: A full suite of perks tailored to fit your needs -- health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
• Family culture: A truly supportive team that values you as a person -- we've been putting people first for almost five decades!
• Training:We invest in your training, certifications, and career development.

Ready to grow your career with a company that truly values you?

Lube Technician → Alignment Technician → Service Technician → Service Manager