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Automotive Retail, Tire & Auto Service

General Service Technician

Cold Spring, KYOnsiteFull Time$16–$20 /hrPosted 2 months ago

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Required skills

  • high school diploma
  • valid driver's license
  • 18 or older

Nice to have

  • automotive experience
  • automotive tools
  • mechanical aptitude

Role summary

Tire Discounters, a family-owned automotive service business, is seeking a General Service Technician. This role involves performing routine maintenance such as oil changes, fluid exchanges, battery, filter, and wiper replacements, as well as tire services including mounting, balancing, rotation, and repair with TPMS diagnostics. The technician will also conduct vehicle inspections and partner with ASE certified technicians for repair recommendations. The position requires strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills, mechanical aptitude, a valid driver's license, the ability to lift up to 75 pounds, and a high school diploma or equivalent. Compensation ranges from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour, including overtime and commission.

Join the Tire Discounters Family -- Drive Your Career Forward!

About Us:

Tire Discounters, the nation's largest family-owned and operated tire & automotive service business, was founded almost 50 years ago. We are dedicated to providing exceptional automotive service with a focus on transparency and care for our nearly 2,300 team members. We offer diverse career paths, industry-leading training, and a commitment to our core values.

As a family-owned tire and automotive service retailer, our mission is to prioritize people and safety above all else. We are dedicated to delivering a "WOW" experience to our customers and team members, with a commitment to always do the right thing while challenging the status quo.

Your Role as a Lube Technician:

As a Lube Technician at Tire Discounters, you'll play a vital role in keeping our customers safe on the road. You'll handle routine maintenance like oil changes and other system fluid exchanges, while also tackling tire services like installation, repair, and balancing. Every day brings a new opportunity to grow your skills and help customers with a positive, friendly attitude.

What You'll Do:

  • Deliver top-tier vehicle care by performing oil changes, other system fluid exchanges, and essential routine maintenance like battery, filter, and wiper replacements -- all backed by Tire Discounters' trusted and proven service process.
  • Be a key player in keeping customers safe on the road by inspecting vehicle systems and partnering with ASE certified Service Technicians to identify repair recommendations.
  • Build trust with every customer by performing a quality vehicle inspection with professional recommendations, that go beyond the basics.
  • Show off your tire expertise by mounting, balancing, rotating, and repairing tires while including TPMS diagnostics and replacement as needed.
  • Utilize state-of-the-art shop equipment and the latest technology that differentiates Tire Discounters from the competition.
  • Take pride in your workspace by keeping the shop clean, efficient, and customer-ready while completing accurate service records.
Qualifications

What We're Looking For

  • Strong customer service, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to operate basic automotive tools and equipment; mechanical aptitude is a plus.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Physically able to lift up to 75 pounds and work in a shop environment (bending, lifting, climbing).
  • High school diploma or equivalent; automotive experience is helpful but not required.
  • Must be 18 or older and authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Pay: $16.00 to $20.00 + per hourly effective rate
  • Effective Rate includes (overtime, variable overtime, and weekly commission on billed labor)
  • Paid Weekly

Why Join Tire Discounters?

  • Grow with us: Defined career paths -- many of our shop leaders and managers started right where you are.
  • Investing in you: Master-certified trainers, paid hands-on learning, plus a company toolbox program to help you build your career.
  • Competitive pay & benefits: A full suite of perks tailored to fit your needs -- health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more.
  • Family culture: A truly supportive team that values you as a person -- we've been putting people first for almost five decades!

Ready to grow your career with a company that truly values you?

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