Truck Service Tech

McCarthy Tire Service; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Tire Service in Charlottesville, VA is seeking a skilled Truck Service Tire Technician to perform essential tire services both in-shop and on the road, keeping customers safe and on the move.

This hands-on role requires experience with commercial and heavy-duty tires, troubleshooting tire issues, inspecting vehicles, testing performance, and maintaining service records in a fast-paced team environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL Class A or B needed to test drive larger trucks.
• State Inspection license required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Must work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work on commercial vehicle engines.
• Troubleshoot customer tire needs.
• Inspect vehicles for additional problems.
• Use basic hand tools, tire tools, alignment machines, brake lathe, air wrench, and other essential tools to perform the job.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Maintain equipment and preventive maintenance schedules; install component upgrades; control corrosion; complete winterization procedures.
• Verify vehicle performance by test drives; adjust controls and systems.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keep a clean service area.

Skills

Automotive skills

General mechanical knowledge

Valid driver’s license

CDL Class A or B

Test drive ability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Alignment machines

Brake lathe

Air wrench

Job description

JOB TITLE: Truck Service Technician
JOB TYPE: Full Time

Position Summary: We’re looking for a skilled and motivated Truck Service Tire Technician to join our growing team. In this hands-on role, you’ll perform essential tire services both in-shop and on the road, ensuring our customers stay safe and on the move. If you’re experienced with commercial and heavy-duty tires and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, we want to hear from you!

JOB DESCRIPTION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work on commercial vehicle engines.
• Troubleshoot customer tire needs.
• Inspect vehicles for additional problems.
• Use basic hand tools, tire tools, alignment machines, brake lathe, air wrench, and other essential tools to perform the job.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests and identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Maintain equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Comply with federal and state vehicle requirements by testing engine, safety, and combustion control standards.
• Maintain vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.
• Keep a clean service area.

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties can and will arise, and candidate should be prepared to take on these challenges openly.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Degree or GED.

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work in a fast paced, demanding environment.
• Must be able to work independently and also in a team environment doing other job duties as assigned.
• Valid driver’s license and CDL class A or B license is needed to test drive larger trucks.
• State Inspection license
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Basic automotive skills and general mechanical knowledge.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

• United States (Required)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.