Tire Technician

Big Brand Tire & Service; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, life, and ins

401(k) with company match

Employee discounts

ASE reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Stokes Tire Service in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Tire Technician to join a results-focused team delivering fast, accurate service. You will mount, balance, rotate tires, perform oil changes, and assist with TPMS sensors while upholding safety standards.

We value reliability, physical stamina, and a willingness to grow into light mechanical tasks as skills develop. Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Automotive service experience

Team player

Detail-oriented

Job 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.

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

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