Tire Technician

Enidchamber; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits package

Paid vacation

Employee discounts

Paid training and development

Job summary

A leading tire and auto service retailer in Altoona is seeking an Automotive Tire Technician to service and maintain tires. This role involves mounting and dismounting tires, performing maintenance tasks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Applicants should have a valid driver's license and reliability, with a high school diploma or equivalent preferred. The position offers competitive hourly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for career advancement within the company.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18+ years old.
• Availability to work weekends and after hours as needed.
• Comply with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service and perform maintenance of tires and wheels.
• Mounting and dismounting automotive tires.
• Repairing, rotating, and inflating tires.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Reliability

Ability to learn new concepts

Ability to safely operate vehicles

Capable of lifting up to 75 pounds

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College or trade school

Job description

At Big O Tires, we strive to be the preferred tire and auto service retailer in every community while making Big O Tires a great place to work. We offer affordable benefits, profit sharing bonuses, paid time off, a family oriented work environment, and all you need to be successful. Join our team today!

POSITION SUMMARY

As an Automotive Tire Technician for Big O Tires, you will be responsible for servicing and performing maintenance of tires and wheels in an accurate and timely manner. You are honest, have a solid work ethic and high motivation.

What’s in it for you?

• Great benefits package that you will be eligible for the first of the month following 30 days of employment which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401k with company match
• MyWellmark extended benefits
• Paid vacation after 6 months of employment + Holidays
• Employee discounts for locations of Willis Automotive and Big O Tires locations in the Des Moines area
• Paid training and development on and off-site
• Use of our facility for personal vehicle maintenance
• Employee appreciation: employee of the month, community involvement, discounted event tickets and more

What we need from you

• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or trade school preferred
• Availability to work weekends, and after regular business hours as needed
• Reliable transportation to work
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Capability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Willingness to work with hazardous materials and in outdoor weather conditions
• Complies with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or driving) for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability to move and lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and criminal background check

Essential Functions

Mounting and dismounting automotive tires

• Installing new wheels
• Attaching and re-balancing wheels
• Repairing, rotating, and inflating tires
• Performing oil changes or any type of flushes and maintenance
• Calibrating TPMS
• Inventory stocking
• Participating in training & follows safety procedures
• Testing and installing batteries
• Test-driving vehicles after maintenance

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty.

Compensation: $10 - $15 per hour

From flat tires and oil changes to rotor resurfacing and that weird clunking sound you’ve been hearing for a, there are a lot of Big Oh Nos for your car. Luckily, Big O Tires has the Big O Yes for all of them. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to offer straight answers and reliable service. Big O Tires offers a wide range of diagnostic, repair and routine maintenance services, backed by one of the best national services warranties in the business.

Most Big O Tires stores are individually owned and operated by franchisees, and each franchisee makes the staffing and hiring decisions for the individual location(s). However, the Big O franchisees are always looking for new faces with experience and desire to serve Big O Tires store customers.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Big O Tires Corporate.

Why Should You Join Us?

Joining the team at a Big O Tires store is more than just taking a job, as many employees have worked their way up from the service bays or sales floors store management positions, partnerships and ultimately into store ownership.

Flexible Schedules

Advancement Potential

Competitive Compensation

The job is difficult but rewarding. You learn how to replace breaks and how to look for tire pressure. Once you leave this career you will leave it with more experience then you know what to do with.