Automotive Technician I
About The Position
The Automotive Technician I works in a Retail Tire Center at a Parrish Tire Branch, performing tire and general automotive service tasks. Duties include mounting and balancing basic OE tires on passenger cars and light trucks, completing oil and filter changes, repairing flat tires, and carrying out other general maintenance. The technician must identify the correct oil and filter specifications, properly torque wheels, reset tire pressure monitoring systems, and follow Tire Industry Association (TIA) safety procedures. The role also includes helping maintain a safe shop and grounds and completing other duties assigned by the store manager. The position involves working in heat, cold, and potentially confined spaces. Physical activities may include lifting and carrying objects, standing and walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing or pulling, and periods of sitting. The technician must also safely operate machinery and other equipment. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as needed.
Requirements
- 1–2 years of experience in the tire or automotive industry.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
- Dependability, responsibility, trustworthiness, and ability to complete assigned obligations.
- Attention to detail and awareness of potential safety issues.
- Cooperative, pleasant attitude when working with others.
- Honesty and ethical conduct.
- Courteous and clear written and verbal communication with customers and coworkers.
- Ability to perform the physical activities described, including lifting and carrying, standing and walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing or pulling, and periods of sitting.
- Ability to safely operate machinery and other equipment.
Nice To Haves
- Basic TIA Tire Service Certification.
Responsibilities
- Mount and balance basic OE tires on passenger cars and light trucks.
- Perform basic oil and filter changes and accurately identify required oil and filter specifications.
- Properly torque wheels.
- Reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
- Repair flat tires.
- Assist in maintaining the shop and grounds as a safe work environment.
- Follow Tire Industry Association (TIA) safety procedures.
- Safely operate machinery and other equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the store manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
