Tire & Lube Technician
About The Position
Gills Point S is hiring a Tire & Lube Technician to perform tire services, preventative maintenance, and light mechanical repairs while delivering excellent customer service. The role involves inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles and helping customers understand their vehicles’ safety and maintenance needs. The technician mounts, dismounts, balances, rotates, and repairs passenger and light truck tires; checks tire condition and inflation; performs TPMS service; and provides tire replacement and maintenance recommendations. Duties also include oil and filter changes, fluid inspections and exchanges, filter replacement, and comprehensive vehicle inspections. The position performs light repairs and replacements involving brakes, suspension and steering components, wiper blades, batteries, and vehicle lights. The technician also greets customers, explains inspection findings, documents services, assists with inventory and receiving, and helps maintain a clean, organized work environment. Training and support are provided to help the employee earn TIA certification.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Familiarity with tire mounting, balancing, and repair equipment.
- 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, positive 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 is preferred.
- Technical or vocational automotive training is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Mount, dismount, balance, rotate, and repair passenger and light truck tires.
- Inspect tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation, and recommend replacement 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 vehicle inspections and communicate findings.
- Perform light repairs and replacements involving brakes, suspension and steering components, wiper blades, batteries, and 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.
- Participate in training and work toward TIA certification.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Stable full-time schedule
- Paid technical training
- Career advancement opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Family-oriented culture
- Supportive team environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
