Automotive Technician

Service Technician

Since our founder, Chip Wood, opened the doors to the first Tire Discounters over 40 years ago, we have been raising the bar in the tire and automotive business. Family-owned and operated to this day, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service. Now nearly 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business, so we also continue raising the bar as an employer of choice! We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on life balance!

Position Overview

Tire Discounters is a full-service automotive shop, so our Service Technicians perform a variety of services, including shocks, struts, steering, alignments, brakes, transmissions, routine and scheduled maintenance and much more!

A Closer Look Under The Hood

Our Service Technicians are at the core of our business and vital to successful day-to-day operations of each of our locations! Below are the primary responsibilities to help you get a feel for a "day in the life."

• Provides accurate and timely vehicle diagnosis, maintenance and repairs, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
• Test drives vehicles before and after repairs to ensure functionality and overall safety.
• Promotes company culture of cooperation and collaboration among all team members.
• Assists other teammates with tasks as needed to consistently deliver on our expectation of delivering a wow experience

Career Track

No "dead-ends" here, as we offer clear paths for advancement for strong performers interested in growing in their career! To support this, we pay for ASE training and have a generous tool discount program. There are multiple paths to success, but below is just one example of the potential career path for a Service Technician.

Service Technician à Service Manager à General Manager

Compensation Plan

Pay: $40,000 - $100,000+ Effective rate. Our Service Technicians are paid an hourly rate plus commission on all labor -- with no cap on commission! (Starting hourly rate depends on experience level and ASE certifications.) Our Service Technicians say our pay plan is the best in the industry with the potential to earn $40,000 - $100,000 annually factoring in your hourly rate, overtime, and commissions!

Why Choose Tire Discounters?

• Get In Your Groove- Whether in our stores or our home office, there are a variety of roads to success at Tire Discounters.
• Take the Wheel- As we continue to grow, so will the many career opportunities for our team members.
• Accelerate Growth - We provide outstanding opportunities to build your professional skill set, including fully paid ASE training and a generous tool discount program for Service Technicians.
• Find Alignment- We know solid compensation and benefits programs are vitally important to you and your family.
• Roll Together - At Tire Discounters, you'll roll with the best team in the business, great people who genuinely care and support each other.

Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion

Tire Discounters is fully committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. An individual's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, are never a factor in any employment-related practice or policy, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and discipline.

The "Nuts And Bolts" Necessary For Success

• Minimum two years of automotive repair experience. (ASE certifications are preferred but not required.)
• Must have own tools (We offer a great tool purchase program!)
• Capable of operating machines and equipment used in the automotive mechanic trade -- diagnostic scanner experience is a plus.
• Strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistency follow store policies and procedures.
• Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
• Authorized to work in the USA and at least 18 years of age.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Capable of continuous standing, bending, lifting (up to 75 lbs).
• Availability to work on Saturdays.
• We are focused on safety, but Service Techs should be comfortable with occasional exposure to mechanical hazards and outside weather conditions.