Tire Installer

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Vega (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Auto is seeking a tire installer to read manuals, inspect tires, and perform installation, balancing, and basic repairs. A valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance are required, along with the ability to operate manual or automatic transmissions.

The role demands a team-player attitude, safety compliance, and the ability to work in a fast-paced shop. The job covers maintenance tasks, use of installation machines, and adherence to company policies on safety and hygiene.

Qualifications

• Reads and comprehends training manuals and service tickets.
• Has basic knowledge about vehicles.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.
• Ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Operates with a team-player attitude and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Reads and comprehends training manuals, service tickets, etc.
• Checks basic tire and vehicle elements per Western Auto methods.
• Installs, replaces, and balances tires.
• Uses tire installation machines, balancing equipment, and repair tools.
• Follows safety, hygiene, and dress code guidelines.

Skills

Basic vehicle knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Vehicle insurance

Drive manual and automatic

Team player

Safety conscious

Physical stamina

Tools

Tire installation machines

Tire balancing equipment

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Job Description

• Reads and comprehends training manuals, service tickets, etc.
• Has basic knowledge about vehicles.
• Checks basic elements of the vehicle’s tires according to Western Auto’s methods for tire and courtesy inspections.
• Installs, replaces, and fixes tires and provides tire balancing services.
• Uses knowledge of diagnostic equipment - tire installation machines and balancing, and tire repair equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and the ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Handles a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Performs maintenance tasks - sweeping/mopping the workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining the equipment, emptying the garbage bins, cleaning the parking area, etc.
• Operates the workshop lifts appropriately.
• Is competitive and has a team player’s attitude.
• Follows the company guidelines in terms of protection, safety, hygiene, and the dress code.
• Can install batteries if they are a mechanics student and a supervisor is nearby.

Primary Duties:

• Reads and comprehends training manuals, service tickets, etc.
• Has basic knowledge about vehicles.
• Checks basic elements of the vehicle’s tires according to Western Auto’s methods for tire and courtesy inspections.
• Installs, replaces, and fixes tires and provides tire balancing services.
• Uses knowledge of diagnostic equipment - tire installation machines and balancing, and tire repair equipment.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and the ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions.
• Handles a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner.
• Performs maintenance tasks - sweeping/mopping the workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining the equipment, emptying the garbage bins, cleaning the parking area, etc.
• Operates the workshop lifts appropriately.
• Is competitive and has a team player’s attitude.
• Follows the company guidelines in terms of protection, safety, hygiene, and the dress code.
• Can install batteries if they are a mechanics student and a supervisor is nearby.

Physical Requirements

This job requires continually standing, bending, kneeling, twisting, turning around, and lifting weights up to approximately 75 lbs. (sometimes the weight will exceed 75 lbs). Performs additional tasks as required.

Tire Installer Training Requirements

• Completes the Western Auto orientation training.

Performance Expectations:

Reliability, Quality, Productivity Standards.

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