Roadside Tire Technician - Experience Required

Tire Discounters Inc; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 28,930,000; Full time

Job summary

Tire Discounters Inc in Petersburg, VA is seeking a Roadside Tire Technician – Experience Required. You will remove and install tires and wheels in our shop and at customer sites, respond to roadside calls, and drive the service truck to assist customers in need.

No automotive experience is required, but general mechanical aptitude, safety mindset, DOT compliance, and teamwork are valued. The company supports training, clear advancement tracks, and a balanced work culture.

Qualifications

• General mechanical skills or experience is a plus.
• Ability to be trained to operate machines and equipment used in the automotive mechanical trade.
• Maintain best safety practices while driving and performing various work.
• DOT compliance is followed at all times.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
• Ability to follow store and warehouse policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform all tasks accurately and in a safe manner.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Remove and install tires and wheels in the facility and road-side.
• On-Call Roadside assistance to perform these type of repairs / replacement of tires.
• Driving repair station vehicle (truck) to customers in need of road-side repairs.
• Delivery of Tires (local) to customers.
• Perform maintenance on tires, to include tire rotations, balancing, tire pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and repairs.
• Operate Forklift, other MHE, along with various types of equipment.
• Complete work orders and related paperwork timely and correctly.
• Maintain, organize and clean shop and equipment, which includes stocking tires and organizing the tire rooms.
• Participate in training, follow safety procedures, job duties and company policies.
• Provide customers and other co-workers with helpful, friendly and responsive customer service.
• Additional duties including working in the Distribution Center as assigned.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Learn new tasks

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Roadside Tire Technician - Experience Required

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Job Description

Since our founder, Chip Wood, opened the doors to the first Tire Discounters over 40 years ago, we have been raising the bar in the tire and automotive business. Family-owned and operated to this day, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service.

Now nearly 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business, so we also continue raising the bar as an employer of choice! We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on life balance!

A CLOSER LOOK UNDER THE HOOD

Our Tire Techs are truly at the core of our business! Below are the primary responsibilities to help you get a feel for a "day in the life."

• Remove and install commercial tires and wheels in the facility and road-side
• On-Call Roadside assistance to perform these type of repairs / replacement of tires
• Driving repair station vehicle (truck) to customers in need of road-side repairs
• Delivery of Tires (local) to customers
• Perform maintenance on tires, to include tire rotations, balancing, tire pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and repairs.
• Operate Forklift, other MHE, along with various types of equipment
• Complete work orders and related paperwork timely and correctly.
• Maintain, organize and clean shop and equipment, which includes stocking tires and organizing the tire rooms
• Participate in training, follow safety procedures, job duties and company policies
• Provide customers and other co-workers with helpful, friendly and responsive customer service.
• Additional duties including working in the Distribution Center as assigned.

Requirements

THE "NUTS AND BOLTS" NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

Prior automotive experience is not required for this position, but below are some of the other traits and qualifications we seek:

• General mechanical skills and/or experience is a plus
• Ability to be trained to operate machines and equipment used in the automotive mechanical trade
• Maintain Best Safety Practices while driving and performing various work.
• DOT Compliance is followed at all times
• Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to consistently follow store and warehouse policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform all tasks accurately and in a safe manner.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment