General Service Technician

bigbrandtire; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly rate + commission & overtime

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, & ins.

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts & referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement & career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot in Vista, CA is seeking a General Service Technician to join our fast-paced, service-driven team. You will mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, perform oil changes, replace filters, and document findings during courtesy inspections.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in automotive service, a valid license, ability to lift 70 lbs, and a drive to grow into mechanic or advisor roles; weekend availability is a plus.

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, 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 standards
• Work as a team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service

Skills

Automotive service

Tires

Oil changes

Brakes

Suspension

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

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