Tire Technician

Service Tire Technician

This role provides hands-on tire and minor automotive service for fleet and commercial accounts in a fast-paced shop and warehouse environment. You will perform tire changes, oil changes, and basic mechanical tasks on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, while supporting warehouse organization and customer service. The position offers physically demanding but rewarding work with clear opportunities for skill growth, increased responsibility, and pay raises based on demonstrated ability across multiple tire applications.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform minor vehicle services for fleet and commercial accounts, including tire changes, oil changes, and related basic mechanical tasks.
• Service a wide range of tires, including agriculture tires, forklift tires, lawnmower tires, truck tires, and auto tires.
• Use jacks to safely hoist vehicles and efficiently bolt and unbolt wheels and tires.
• Move tires throughout the shop and organize the warehouse to maintain an orderly, efficient work area.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop and warehouse environment throughout the day.
• Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple tire applications and progress toward servicing every tire type to earn pay increases.
• Support shipping, receiving, service, and retread operations within the warehouse as needed.
• Fulfill customer service requests for both scheduled appointments and walk-in customers on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Work directly with customers to understand their service needs and explain the work performed.
• Drive the company service truck as needed to support off-site service work once trained and authorized.
• After becoming comfortable with agriculture, fleet, and auto tires, participate in customer service calls outside the shop, which may include on-site or roadside service.
• Follow safety procedures when using hand tools, power tools, and air tools to perform service tasks.
• Assist with basic brake and automotive service tasks within the scope of the role and training provided.
• Contribute to a team environment by supporting fellow service technicians and adapting to changing workload demands.
• Maintain reliability and consistent attendance for the scheduled Monday through Friday shift.

Essential skills include:

• Valid drivers license.
• Demonstrated job stability with at least 1+ years of tenure in each previous role.
• Mechanical experience or previous tire service experience.
• Ability to perform minor vehicle services such as tire changes and oil changes.
• Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and air tools in a shop environment.
• Capability to perform physically demanding labor, including lifting, moving, and installing tires.
• Basic automotive service familiarity, including working with brake pads and general auto components.
• Customer service skills to interact professionally with fleet and commercial customers.
• Willingness to work independently and take ownership of tasks in a challenging environment.
• Ability to safely operate and eventually drive a company service truck, once trained.

Additional skills and qualifications include:

• Experience as a service technician, tire technician, or general laborer in an automotive or industrial setting.
• Experience working with agriculture, truck, forklift, and lawnmower tires.
• Experience in production, shipping, receiving, or warehouse operations.
• Familiarity with using jacks and other lifting equipment to safely hoist vehicles.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures, including hot summers and cold winters in a warehouse setting.
• Willingness to learn overnight or off-hours service call procedures once hired on permanently, if needed.
• Strong work ethic and interest in building a long-term career in tire and service work.

Why work here?

You join a tight-knit service team that values reliability, hands-on skills, and long-term growth. The role offers a clear path to increased pay as you demonstrate the ability to handle more tire applications and responsibilities. You work regular weekday hours with a structured schedule and gain exposure to a wide variety of vehicles and equipment, building valuable mechanical and service experience. The environment rewards those who enjoy independent, challenging work and want to develop a lasting career in the service and automotive industry.

Work environment:

The position follows a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with the first day starting at 7:00 a.m. You receive a one-hour lunch break and occasional additional breaks. Once hired on permanently, you must be open to working 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and potentially working some Saturdays; overnight service work may be part of the broader teams responsibilities, and you should be comfortable with that possibility, though you may not be required to perform overnight calls. The work takes place in a basic warehouse divided into shipping/receiving, service, and retread areas. Conditions can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter, and the work is physically demanding, often leaving you sore after the first few days. You will work with hand tools, power tools, air tools, jacks, and a company service truck when needed. The team currently includes several service technicians, with a typical service department size of around six technicians. The dress code includes work shoes, jeans, and eye protection; ear plugs are available if you choose to wear them. Once hired on permanently, you will receive uniforms, for which you will contribute to the cost.

Job type and location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and benefits:

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

Workplace type:

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids, IA.