Tire Technician

Automotive Tire Technician

At Big O Tires, we strive to be the preferred tire and auto service retailer in every community while making Big O Tires a great place to work. We offer affordable benefits, profit sharing bonuses, paid time off, a family oriented work environment, and all you need to be successful. Join our team today!

Position Summary

As an Automotive Tire Technician for Big O Tires, you will be responsible for servicing and performing maintenance of tires and wheels in an accurate and timely manner. You are honest, have a solid work ethic and high motivation.

What's in it for you?

• Great benefits package that you will be eligible for the first of the month following 30 days of employment which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, 401k with company match
• MyWellmark extended benefits
• Paid vacation after 6 months of employment + Holidays
• Employee discounts for locations of Willis Automotive and Big O Tires locations in the Des Moines area
• Paid training and development on and off-site
• Use of our facility for personal vehicle maintenance
• Employee appreciation: employee of the month, community involvement, discounted event tickets and more

What we need from you:

• Valid driver's license
• Must be at least 18+ years old
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college or trade school preferred
• Availability to work weekends, and after regular business hours as needed
• Reliable transportation to work
• Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
• Capability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles
• Willingness to work with hazardous materials and in outdoor weather conditions
• Complies with Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) regulations
• Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or driving) for up to nine hours per shift
• Ability to move and lift up to 75 pounds
• Ability to meet company requirements including successful pre-employment drug screening, Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), and criminal background check

Essential Functions:

Mounting and dismounting automotive tires

• Installing new wheels
• Attaching and re-balancing wheels
• Repairing, rotating, and inflating tires
• Performing oil changes or any type of flushes and maintenance
• Calibrating TPMS
• Inventory stocking
• Participating in training & follows safety procedures
• Testing and installing batteries
• Test-driving vehicles after maintenance

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty. Compensation: $10 - $15 per hour