Tire Technician

Suburban-Automotive-Services-1; Liberty (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Automotive Services is seeking a Tire Technician to mount and balance tires, inspect wheels, and prepare tire packages for installation on brand-new vehicles. You will strive for accuracy, safety, and quality while processing about 15 wheels per day in a professional shop.

The role requires basic tire/wheel knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to operate torque wrenches and shop equipment. Weekdays 7 am–4 pm in Missouri, with opportunities for overtime based on workload.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of tire, wheel, automotive, or related experience preferred.
• Previous experience with tire mounting and balancing equipment preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of tire and wheel sizes preferred.
• Basic understanding of tire and wheel components and proper installation procedures.
• Ability to safely operate tire mounting and wheel balancing equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and automotive shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately follow vehicle-specific and manufacturer specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistent quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable and punctual with strong attendance.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Responsibilities

• Mount and dismount tires from a variety of wheel sizes and types using tire mounting equipment.
• Balance wheels and tire assemblies using computerized wheel balancing equipment.
• Process approximately 15 wheels per day while maintaining established quality and production standards.
• Inspect tires and wheels for visible damage, defects, or irregularities before and after processing.
• Install tires onto wheels according to manufacturer and company specifications.
• Properly inflate tires to specified pressure requirements.
• Install and torque lug nuts and wheel components according to established specifications.
• Use torque wrenches and other specialized tools to ensure proper installation.
• Verify wheel and tire specifications match the assigned vehicle and work order.
• Identify and communicate damaged, defective, or incorrect tires and wheels to the appropriate team member.
• Ensure wheels are properly labeled, organized, and staged for vehicle installation.
• Assist with preparing wheel and tire packages for installation on vehicles.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work as required.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure wheels and tires are properly mounted, balanced, and ready for installation.
• Maintain tire, wheel, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and storing wheels and tires to prevent damage.
• Complete assigned work within established labor times while maintaining exceptional workmanship.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and vehicle handling standards.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Services' DRIVEN values and support the company's mission and vision.

Skills

Tire mounting experience

Wheel balancing experience

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Driver's license

Safety-consciousness

Tools

Tire mounting equipment

Wheel balancing equipment

Torque wrenches

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

As a Tire Technician, you will be responsible for processing and preparing wheels and tires for installation on brand-new vehicles in a professional automotive shop. You will mount and balance tires, install tire and wheel assemblies, inspect completed work, and ensure all wheels meet company and customer quality expectations. The Tire Technician will be expected to efficiently process approximately 15 wheels per day while maintaining a high level of accuracy, safety, and workmanship.

Salary Overview

The pay rate for this role starts at $20 per hour based on experience.

Hours

The hours for this role are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 4 pm.

Tire Technician Responsibilities Include

• Mount and dismount tires from a variety of wheel sizes and types using tire mounting equipment.
• Balance wheels and tire assemblies using computerized wheel balancing equipment.
• Process approximately 15 wheels per day while maintaining established quality and production standards.
• Inspect tires and wheels for visible damage, defects, or irregularities before and after processing.
• Install tires onto wheels according to manufacturer and company specifications.
• Properly inflate tires to specified pressure requirements.
• Install and torque lug nuts and wheel components according to established specifications.
• Use torque wrenches and other specialized tools to ensure proper installation.
• Verify wheel and tire specifications match the assigned vehicle and work order.
• Identify and communicate damaged, defective, or incorrect tires and wheels to the appropriate team member.
• Ensure wheels are properly labeled, organized, and staged for vehicle installation.
• Assist with preparing wheel and tire packages for installation on vehicles.
• Maintain accurate documentation of completed work as required.
• Perform quality inspections to ensure wheels and tires are properly mounted, balanced, and ready for installation.
• Maintain tire, wheel, tools, and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
• Follow proper procedures for handling and storing wheels and tires to prevent damage.
• Complete assigned work within established labor times while maintaining exceptional workmanship.
• Follow all company safety, quality, and vehicle handling standards.
• Adhere to Suburban Automotive Services' DRIVEN values and support the company's mission and vision.

Tire Technician Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 1 year of tire, wheel, automotive, or related experience preferred.
• Previous experience with tire mounting and balancing equipment preferred.
• Experience working with a variety of tire and wheel sizes preferred.
• Basic understanding of tire and wheel components and proper installation procedures.
• Ability to safely operate tire mounting and wheel balancing equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, torque wrenches, and automotive shop equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to accurately follow vehicle-specific and manufacturer specifications.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining consistent quality.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Reliable and punctual with strong attendance.
• Ability to work overtime when required.

Tire Technician Working Conditions and Physical Demands Include

• Approximately 75% of the workday spent standing.
• Frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, lifting, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Working indoors in a professional automotive garage/shop environment.
• Frequent lifting and handling of tires and wheels weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of tire mounting machines, wheel balancing equipment, torque wrenches, hand tools, power tools, and specialty shop equipment.
• Repetitive handling and processing of wheels and tires throughout the workday.
• May require working at a fast pace while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• May be exposed to automotive fluids, fumes, chemicals, dust, and other materials commonly found in an automotive shop and warehouse environment.
• Must be comfortable working around moving vehicles, automotive equipment, cleaning products, and an active shop environment.