Tire Installer

Advance Auto Parts Inc.; Yauco (PR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Advance Auto Parts Inc. is seeking a Tire Installer to add value at the Western Auto location by ensuring customer satisfaction during tire purchases and service. The role involves removing worn tires, installing new ones, and performing balancing with appropriate equipment.

The position requires reading training manuals, basic vehicle knowledge, and the ability to operate tire installation machines. A valid driver's license and insurance are required, with capability to drive cars with manual

Qualifications

• Reads 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.

Responsibilities

• Reads and comprehends manuals and tickets.
• Installs, replaces, and balances tires and provides balancing services.
• Uses tire installation equipment and diagnostic gear.
• Maintains workshop cleanliness and safety; handles a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Basic vehicle knowledge

Read manuals/service tickets

Tire installation and balancing

Team player

Lift up to 75 lbs

Tools

Tire installation equipment

Diagnostic/tire balancing machines

Job description

Job Description

Primary Duties:

The Tire Installer's primary responsibility is to add value to each client's transaction ensuring that they are satisfied with their experience buying at Western Auto and that upon leaving the store are completely satisfied with their purchase. Removes worn or defective tires and replaces them with new tires using the necessary tools and equipment.

1. Reads and comprehends training manuals, service tickets, etc.
2. Has basic knowledge about vehicles.
3. Checks basic elements of the vehicle's tires according to Western Auto's methods for tire and courtesy inspections.
4. Installs, replaces, and fixes tires and provides tire balancing services.
5. Uses knowledge of diagnostic equipment - tire installation machines and balancing, and tire repair equipment.
6. Must have a valid driver's license, vehicle insurance, and the ability to drive cars with manual or automatic transmissions.
7. Handles a fast-paced work environment, stress, and stressful situations in a professional manner.
8. Performs maintenance tasks - sweeping/mopping the workshop floor, cleaning/maintaining the equipment, emptying the garbage bins, cleaning the parking area, etc.
9. Operates the workshop lifts appropriately.
10. Is competitive and has a team player's attitude.
11. Follows the company guidelines in terms of protection, safety, hygiene, and the dress code.
12. 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:

1. Completes the Western Auto orientation training.

Performance Expectations:

Reliability, Quality, Productivity Standards.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.