Tire Technician

bigbrandtire; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Supplemental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Holidays

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Overtime opportunities

Career growth

Job summary

Stokes Tire Service in Santa Monica, CA seeks a Tire Technician to mount, dismount, balance, and rotate tires, repair flats, inflate to spec, test TPMS, and perform basic oil changes in a fast, accuracy-driven team.

A valid driver's license is required, you must lift up to 70 lbs, and weekend availability helps guests rely on us most. The shop offers medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) with company match, employee discounts, and clear paths to mechanic or management roles.

Qualifications

• Tire/lube or automotive service experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Physically able to lift 70 lbs.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.
• Safety-minded and eager to grow.

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

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Valid driver's license

Physical stamina

Weekend availability

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

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