Lube and Tire Technician

Tharp Consulting; Kirksville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting is seeking a Lube and Tire Technician (entry-level) in Kirksville, MO. This full-time role focuses on essential vehicle maintenance tasks, offering foundational skills for career progression in automotive service.

Responsibilities include mounting/balancing/rotating tires, oil changes, digital vehicle inspections, safety checks, and assisting with emissions inspections. The job emphasizes safety, teamwork, shop cleanliness, and ongoing training in a supportive shop environment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable, safety-conscious and mechanically inclined.
• Must have valid driver’s license and be 18+ years old.
• Preferred: high school diploma or vocational training; prior hands-on automotive work is a plus.
• Ability to follow procedures and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire mounting, balancing, and rotation.
• Conduct oil changes and basic automotive repairs.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and identify safety issues.
• Assist with safety and emission inspections.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and transport parts and vehicles.
• Follow safety protocols and collaborate with team.
• Participate in ongoing training and skill development.

Skills

Reliable

Safety-conscious

Mechanically inclined

Eager to learn

Follow procedures

Flexible hours

18+ years old

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational training

Job description

Role Overview:

The Lube and Tire Technician is a full-time, entry-level position focused on performing essential vehicle maintenance services.

Responsibilities:

Conduct tire mounting, balancing, and rotations; perform oil changes and basic repairs; complete Digital Vehicle Inspections; identify safety issues; assist with safety and emission inspections; maintain shop cleanliness; transport parts and vehicles; follow safety protocols; collaborate with team members; and participate in ongoing training.

Qualifications & Skills:

Reliable, safety-conscious, mechanically inclined, eager to learn; ability to follow procedures; valid driver’s license; ability to work flexible hours; 18+ years old. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma, vocational training, or prior hands‑on experience in automotive work.

Career Growth:

This role provides foundational skills for advancement to technician positions and beyond, with opportunities for growth into senior and leadership roles.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

Exposure to shop environment, moderate noise, temperature variations, and physical activities such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Committed to diversity and inclusion, considering all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.