Tire Technician

Waukegan Tire; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate + commission

Paid vacation and holidays

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts and referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Waukegan Tire in Grayslake, Illinois, is seeking a Tire Technician who will handle various tire-related tasks while ensuring quality service.

The ideal candidate should have automotive service experience, physical capability to lift up to 70 lbs, and the flexibility to work weekends. Waukegan Tire offers competitive pay, commissions, health insurance, and opportunities for career advancement into mechanical services.

Qualifications

• Tire/lube or automotive service experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Physically able to lift 70 lbs and work on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires.
• Repair flats and inflate to specification.
• Conduct visual inspections and document issues.

Skills

Automotive service experience

Strong work ethic

Detail-oriented

Team-first attitude

Flexible availability

Job description

Tire Technician

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 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 (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

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