Tire & Lube Technician

Gills Point S Tire & Auto•Portland, OR

17h

About The Position

Gills Point S is seeking a Tire & Lube Technician to perform tire services, preventative maintenance, and light mechanical repairs while providing excellent customer service. The technician inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles to help ensure customers can drive safely and confidently. The role includes mounting, dismounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing passenger and light truck tires; performing TPMS service; completing oil and filter changes, fluid inspections and exchanges, and filter replacements; and carrying out light repairs involving brakes, suspension, steering, wiper blades, batteries, and vehicle lights. The technician also inspects vehicles, communicates findings and maintenance recommendations, documents services, assists with inventory and receiving, and keeps the work area organized. The position involves frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting up to 75 pounds. Work takes place inside the shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions, with safe operation of shop equipment and compliance with company safety policies. Gills Point S provides training and support toward TIA certification, which is not required at hire.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to lift heavy tires and equipment and work in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, and lift up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work inside the shop and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive, tire, or mechanical experience.
Technical or vocational automotive training.
Familiarity with tire mounting, balancing, and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

Mount, dismount, balance, rotate, and repair passenger and light truck tires.
Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation, and recommend replacements or maintenance based on vehicle condition.
Perform TPMS service and work with wheel configurations, bolt patterns, valve stems, and tire specifications.
Perform oil and filter changes; inspect and top off vehicle fluids; and perform coolant, brake, and transmission fluid exchanges.
Replace air, cabin, and fuel filters.
Complete comprehensive vehicle inspections and communicate findings.
Perform light mechanical repairs and replacements involving brakes, suspension components, steering components, wiper blades, batteries, headlights, and taillights.
Recognize dashboard warning indicators and identify potential maintenance concerns.
Greet customers, understand their service needs, and explain inspection findings and maintenance recommendations.
Maintain accurate service documentation.
Assist with inventory and receiving and maintain a clean, organized work environment.
Safely operate shop equipment and follow company safety policies.