Service Technician

Southern Tire Mart; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Matching

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid On-the-Job Training

Job summary

Southern Tire Mart is seeking a tire service technician to mount, balance, rotate and repair tires on passenger cars, light and heavy trucks as well as industrial vehicles. You will diagnose mechanical issues on semi-trucks, perform PM inspections, and conduct fleet maintenance.

The role includes roadside service calls, TPMS maintenance, and inventory support, with training and safety compliance emphasized.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.
• Experience with heavy-duty or commercial tires preferred (not required).
• Ability to lift/move tires weighing between 30–250 lbs., with or without mechanical aids.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work involving repetitive motion, forceful exertion, and working in awkward postures or under vibration.

Responsibilities

• Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires across various vehicle types.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on semis and trailers including brakes and HVAC.
• Conduct fleet inspections and routine maintenance.
• Respond to roadside service calls using a service truck when needed.
• Use and maintain TPMS.
• Assist with inventory loading, unloading, and counts.

Skills

Tire mounting

Tire balancing

Tire repair

Roadside service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires across various vehicle types: passenger cars, light trucks, large trucks, and industrial vehicles.

Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on semi-trucks and trailers, including:

Commercial Tires

HVAC systems

Brakes

PM Inspections

Drivetrain

Electrical Systems

Conduct fleet inspections and routine maintenance.

Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic regulations.

Respond to roadside service calls using a service truck (F-350), when needed.

Use and maintain Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS).

Assist with inventory loading, unloading, and physical counts.

Participate in ongoing training, follow safety protocols, and uphold company policies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Education & Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required.

Experience with heavy-duty or commercial tires preferred (not required).

Ability to lift/move tires weighing between 30–250 lbs., with or without mechanical aids.

Ability to perform physically demanding work involving repetitive motion, forceful exertion, and working in awkward postures or under vibration.

401(k) and 401(k) Matching

Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Paid On-the-Job Training

Why Join Southern Tire Mart?

#1 North America Commercial Tire Dealer since 2012

#1 Commercial Tire Dealer in the US since 2008

Best-in-class service for America’s favorite tire brands

#INDEEDSSVTM

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