BestDrive Service Lead

Continental•St. Louis, MO

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Lead is an hourly, hands-on leadership role that coordinates and leads daily commercial tire service activities in a retail and fleet service environment. The role provides working leadership to service technicians while actively participating in shop work, road service coordination, workflow execution, safety compliance, and customer service support. The Service Lead works under the direction of the Store Manager and focuses on execution, technician guidance, and operational consistency rather than independent departmental management. The role does not have final authority over hiring, termination, compensation, or disciplinary decisions. The position supports service operations, fleet and customer service, technician guidance and training, safety and compliance, equipment and vehicle upkeep, inventory, documentation, and store operations. It may serve as a designated point of contact during Store Manager absences when assigned, with authority limited to routine operational matters. This is a 100% on-site role in a commercial tire shop and outdoor service environment. The work involves exposure to varying weather, noise, heavy equipment, and moving vehicles, as well as regular interaction with fleet customers, technicians, and delivery vehicles. Flexible scheduling is required, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call service support as business needs require. The role involves occasional lifting of 150+ lbs and pushing or pulling 200+ lbs, along with standing, walking, bending, and kneeling in a physically demanding environment.

Requirements

Automotive or commercial tire industry experience in a service or operations role.
Demonstrated ability to lead and guide technicians in a fast-paced service environment.
Strong communication skills with technicians, customers, and leadership.
Working knowledge of tire service procedures and fleet service operations.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S.; the company will not sponsor employment visas for this opening.
Ability to occasionally lift 150+ lbs.
Ability to occasionally push or pull 200+ lbs.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and kneel in a physically demanding environment.
Flexible scheduling, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call service support as business needs require.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent; technical training or military experience preferred.
3–5+ years of experience in the commercial tire industry.
Prior experience as a lead technician or informal team lead.
Experience supporting training and technician development.

Responsibilities

Lead and participate in daily service operations, including shop workflow, road service dispatch coordination, drive-up service, and emergency fleet calls.
Perform hands-on tire service work as needed, including mounting, balancing, repairs, inspections, and related service activities.
Provide real-time direction and task coordination to service technicians during shifts.
Ensure service work is accurate, efficient, and compliant with established procedures and safety standards.
Monitor workflow and productivity to support customer turnaround and uptime expectations.
Escalate operational issues, staffing challenges, and service delays to the Store Manager.
Serve as a first-level escalation point for service-related customer and fleet concerns.
Assist with inbound service calls, scheduling, and coordination of service activities.
Support accurate communication of service offerings and tire pricing in accordance with approved pricing structures.
Promote a professional customer experience focused on safety, reliability, and service quality.
Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and direction to service technicians.
Lead by example through active participation in service work and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Support onboarding and training of new technicians and service staff.
Reinforce productivity, attendance, conduct, and safety expectations.
Communicate performance observations and concerns to the Store Manager and Human Resources.
Enforce OSHA, DOT, and internal safety programs and standards.
Ensure compliance with torque procedures, PPE usage, lock-out/tag-out, and hazardous material handling.
Maintain the Hazardous Materials (HazMat) Book and ensure required documentation is current.
Verify service truck tools, equipment, and inventory are properly maintained.
Support preventive maintenance, inspections, and safe operation of service vehicles.
Maintain required mileage, fuel usage, and vehicle-related documentation.
Assist with monitoring tire, supply, and service material inventory levels.
Complete required service documentation, timekeeping inputs, and operational reporting.
Support shop, yard, and service-area housekeeping, organization, and safety standards.
Provide operational support to the Store Manager as directed.
Assist with company initiatives, operational standards, and process improvements.
Serve as a designated point of contact during Store Manager absences when assigned, with decision-making authority limited to routine operational matters.