Tire Technician

bigbrandtire; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage + commission

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurances

401(k)

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

American Tire Depot in Chula Vista, CA is seeking a Tire Technician to mount, dismount, balance and rotate tires, perform oil changes, and assist with TPMS work.

You'll join a results-driven team that values speed, accuracy, and safety, and provides benefits like insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan, and opportunities for promotion into mechanics or service roles. Weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in tire/lube or automotive service preferred.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and team-first attitude.
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires.
• Repair flats and inflate to spec.
• Test, replace, register, and reset TPMS sensors.
• Perform oil changes and replace filters.
• Conduct visual inspections and document issues.
• Test and install batteries.
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards.
• Work with your team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service.
• Opportunity to progress into light mechanical services as skills and experience allow.

Skills

Automotive service

Tire service

Lube service

Safety awareness

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Tire Technician

We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.

We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization — plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement
• Genuine career growth — with progression into Mechanic, Service Advisor, or Management positions, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions

Tire Technicians:

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires
• Repair flats and inflate to spec
• Test, replace, register, and reset TPMS sensors
• Perform oil changes and replace filtersl
• Conduct visual inspections and document issues
• Test and install batteries
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards
• Work with your team to deliver fast, accurate, elite service
• Opportunity to progress into light mechanical services (brakes, suspension, alignments) as skills and experience allow

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Tire/lube or automotive service experience preferred
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and eager to grow
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Physically able to lift 70 lbs and work on your feet
• Flexible availability, including weekends, since that’s when our guests rely on us most

American Tire Depotis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.