General Service Technician

Discount Tire & Brake Inc.; Pleasanton, Northern (CA, KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Overtime

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Big Brand Tire & Service in Pleasanton is seeking a General Service Technician. You will mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, perform oil changes, repair flats, and document findings as part of a fast-paced team delivering elite service.

The role requires 1–3 years of automotive experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift 70 lbs. We offer competitive hourly pay, overtime, and opportunities for growth into senior shop roles.

Qualifications

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

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
• Perform alignments and steering system repairs
• Replace under-hood components
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards
• Work as a team to deliver fast accurate elite service

Skills

Automotive servicing

Hands-on mechanic work

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Team player

Weekend availability

Job description

Sign-On Bonus Available

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

For more than 50 years, Big Brand Tire & Service has been a trusted name in tires and auto repair. With hundreds of locations across the country and a growing footprint, we’re serious about two things: delivering world‑class service to our customers and being an employer of choice by creating opportunities for our people to grow and build rewarding careers.

Big Brand Tire & Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace