Tire Technician

Big Brand Tire & Service; Grayslake (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid vacation & holidays

Insurance plans (medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts & ASE reimbursement

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Waukegan Tire is seeking a Tire Technician to join our results-focused team. You will mount, dismount, balance, rotate tires, and perform safety inspections while delivering fast, accurate service to customers.

We offer a competitive hourly rate with overtime opportunities, paid time off, and comprehensive benefits. Join us and grow into opportunities such as light mechanical services as your experience increases.

Qualifications

• Experience in tire service or automotive service is preferred.
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and a team-first attitude.
• Detail-oriented, safety-minded, and eager to grow.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Physical ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires.
• Repair flats and inflate to specification.
• Test and install TPMS sensors; inspect and document issues.
• Perform oil changes and replace filters when needed.
• Stock inventory and maintain shop cleanliness and safety standards.
• Collaborate with team to deliver fast, accurate service.
• Opportunities to progress into light mechanical services as skills grow.

Skills

Tire service

Safety minded

Team player

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

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.

Description

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 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.