Lube and Tire Technician

Plaza Tire Service • Malden, MO

4d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Lube and Tire Technician supports the store by performing essential vehicle maintenance services and inspections, keeping the shop clean and organized, and developing foundational automotive skills. This entry-level role is suited to someone who is mechanically inclined, dependable, safety-focused, and eager to learn. The technician performs oil changes, tire services, basic maintenance, and Digital Vehicle Inspections while learning from experienced technicians, service advisors, and store leaders. The position is an initial step on a technical career path, with potential progression to more advanced technician roles and technical training or field leadership.

The role is performed in an automotive shop environment. It involves exposure to moderate to loud noise, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and temperature extremes. Employees may need to stand for up to eight hours per day, walk around the building, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch regularly, and lift or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 70 pounds frequently. Vision sufficient to detect color and depth and to refocus is required; safety goggles and other PPE must be used as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Reliable, safety-focused, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, and ready to build foundational shop skills in a structured automotive service environment.
• Strong interest or desire to work in the automotive repair industry.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn basic automotive maintenance and repair processes.
• Ability to follow written procedures, safety standards, and store processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with technicians, service advisors, and store leaders.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Records check.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Vocational or technical training school.
• General knowledge of under-hood, mechanical, and undercarriage assemblies.
• Previous shop, lube technician, tire technician, mechanical, customer service, or other hands-on work experience.
• State Inspector License in applicable locations, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire if required by the store.

Responsibilities

• Perform tire services, including mounting, dismounting, balancing, and rotations.
• Perform oil changes and basic maintenance, including servicing fluids, wipers, bulbs, batteries, and air and cabin filters.
• Complete Digital Vehicle Inspections and repair order documentation accurately and thoroughly.
• Identify safety-related issues and communicate findings through the proper store channels.
• Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections, where applicable, ethically and in accordance with company and state guidelines under appropriate supervision.
• Keep customer vehicles, the shop, service area, showroom, restrooms, and outside areas clean and customer-ready.
• Transport customers and pick up parts, tires, and supplies using company or customer vehicles as directed.
• Follow safety procedures, use required PPE, comply with environmental and hazardous waste requirements, and report hazards or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with technicians and service advisors, accept coaching, and participate in ongoing training and development.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed, and complete other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to Sun Auto's core values and company policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay of $16–$19 per hour, depending on experience.
• Paid training and hands-on development.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Career advancement opportunities, including growth toward Junior Automotive Technician, Automotive Technician, Senior Automotive Technician, Lead Automotive Technician, Service Associate, and other field roles.

What This Job Offers

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