Automotive Technician I

Parrish Tire • Winston Salem, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automotive Technician I works at a retail tire center at a Parrish Tire branch, performing tire services, oil changes, and general vehicle maintenance. The role also involves maintaining a safe shop and grounds, following Tire Industry Association (TIA) safety procedures, and completing other duties assigned by the store manager.

The position requires physical activity such as lifting and carrying objects, standing and walking, bending and stooping, reaching, pushing or pulling, and sometimes sitting for prolonged periods. The technician must safely operate machinery and equipment and may work in heat, cold, or potentially confined spaces. The 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, reliability, responsibility, trustworthiness, and completion of assigned obligations.
• Attention to detail and awareness of potential safety issues.
• Cooperative, pleasant, and good-natured approach to working with others.
• Honesty and ethical conduct.
• Courteous and clear written and verbal communication with customers and coworkers.
• Ability to lift and carry objects; the description gives 25–50 pounds as an example of regular lifting requirements.
• Ability to stand and walk for periods of time; bend, stoop, or crouch; reach; push or pull; and sit for prolonged periods as needed.
• Ability to work in heat, cold, and potentially confined spaces.

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 on vehicles.
• Accurately identify required oil and filter specifications.
• Properly torque wheels.
• Reset tire pressure monitoring systems.
• Repair flat tires.
• Help maintain the shop and grounds as a safe work environment.
• Follow Tire Industry Association (TIA) safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the store manager.
• Safely operate required machinery and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed