Tire Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee discounts

Referral bonuses

ASE reimbursement

Career progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Waukegan Tire is seeking a Tire Technician to join our results-focused team that delivers an exceptional customer experience. Responsibilities include tire mounting, balancing, rotations, tire repairs, TPMS sensor handling, oil changes, battery testing, and safety-driven shop duties.

This role offers overtime opportunities and a clear path to higher positions. Successful candidates have tire/auto service experience, a valid driver’s license, physical stamina for lifting up to 70 lbs, and a

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

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Safety-minded

Physical stamina

Valid driver's license

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

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