General Service Technician

American-Tire-Depot; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + commission

Overtime opportunities

Paid vacation & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

Job summary

American Tire Depot is seeking a General Service Technician to join our results-focused team. You will mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, perform oil changes, replace filters, and help with courtesy inspections while delivering fast, accurate service.

We offer competitive hourly pay plus commissions, overtime, benefits, and opportunities to grow into mechanic, service advisor, or management roles, with a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of professional automotive service experience including 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 environment.
• Flexible schedule with weekend availability to support peak 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 experience

Tire mounting/balancing

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.