Tire Technician

bigbrandtire; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

American Tire Depot in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Tire Technician to join our results-driven team. You will mount, dismount, balance, rotate tires, and perform basic automotive service with a focus on speed and accuracy.

We offer an hourly rate competitive with overtime and commission opportunities, plus benefits and opportunities for career growth into mechanic or service-advisor roles; weekend availability is a plus as customers rely on weekend service.

Qualifications

• Experience in tire service or automotive maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and stand for long periods.

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 (brakes, suspension, alignments) as skills and experience allow

Skills

Tire service

Automotive maintenance

Team player

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 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

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