KANSAS CITY, MO - General Service Tech

Purcell Tire Company; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Purcell Tire Company in Kansas City, MO is seeking a tire technician to assist with vehicle inspections, tire replacement, TPMS, alignments, and safety procedures. The role requires lifting, operating shop equipment, and following checklists to ensure quality service.

The candidate should have 1–2 years of relevant experience, a valid driver's license, and ASE/TIA ATS certifications or vendor training. The position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of job-specific experience.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• ASE certifications and Tire Industry Association ATS certification required; vendor training acceptable

Responsibilities

• Pull customer vehicles in and out of the shop.
• Complete oil/lube services and maintenance lamp resets as needed.
• Complete vehicle inspections and document findings on the RO with specs.
• Perform tire replacement and repair services.
• Work with and reset TPMS systems.
• Replace wipers and light bulbs.
• Use automotive lift equipment safely.
• Follow checklists to inspect belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brakes and fuel systems.
• Perform wheel alignment service.
• Maintain a safe work environment and protect company assets.

Education

ASE Certifications

Tire Industry Association ATS Certification

Vendor-provided training

Tools

Automotive lift

Job description

Description

MISSION

To provide safe, quality automotive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair to customer vehicles

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Pull customer vehicles in and out of the shop
• Complete oil/lube services as well as maintenance lamp resets, gathering specs, and acquiring appropriate repair info as needed
• Complete proper/appropriate vehicle inspection and accurately measure, record, and report findings on the RO as well as acquire specs and other info to support findings
• Perform tire replacement and repair services
• Work with and reset TPMS systems
• Replace wipers and light bulbs
• Use automotive lift equipment in a safe manner.
• Clean, stock, and maintain work area
• Follow checklists to ensure all important parts are examined, including belts, hoses, steering systems, spark plugs, brake and fuel systems, wheel bearings, and other potentially troublesome areas.
• Perform wheel alignment service
• Embrace Purcell’s culture of safety and perform all jobs in a safe manner
• Protect company assets
• Regular attendance in accordance with assigned schedule
• Ability to perform physical requirements as listed in job description
• Other essential and non-essential duties, as assigned by management

Requirements

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

• Minimum Job-Specific Experience: 1-2 years
• Driver’s License Required: Valid Drivers License
• Other Job-Specific Licenses or Certifications Required: Tire Industry Association ATS certification, ASE certifications, vendor-provided training