Tire Technician at Plaza Tire Service

Why waste your time on another dead-end job? Start a career with Plaza Tire Service. We are immediately hiring hard-working people who are willing to learn. We don't require previous experience in our General Service/ Tire Technician roles. We'll teach you the job while you're being paid. Learn new skills, commit to being the best at what you do, and grow with our company.

In business since 1963, Plaza Tire Service has 75 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and Northern Arkansas.

We have an immediate opening for a General Service/ Tire Technician for our Warrenton, MO store!

The General Service/ Tire Technician is responsible for conducting non-technical automotive service repairs such as oil changes, tire and wheel related services, light vehicle maintenance as well as driving customers, picking up parts, and maintaining the cleanliness of the shop as needed.

COMPENSATION: $15.00 - $18.00 an hour based on experience

Benefits:

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Effective 1^st of the Month after Hire)
• Life Insurance (Company paid)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement!!!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs tire mounting/dismounting, wheel balance and tire rotation.
• Performs oil changes and other basic services
• Utilizes the company’s Multi-point Inspection and/or Repair Order to properly document the vehicle condition
• Maintains cleanliness of the shop to include the service area, tire racks, showroom and outside the building to maintain a clean and inviting appearance
• Requires driving vehicles in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws
• Includes transporting customers, picking up parts, supplies, tires, etc. from vendors and/or the corporate office using the company vehicle
• Conducts State Safety and Emission Inspections (in applicable locations) on vehicles in an ethical manner following all company and state guidelines
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed. Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor
• Adheres to Sun Auto’s core values, and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Sun Auto Tire & Service Employee Handbook

Qualifications:

• Possesses a general understanding of under the hood, mechanical and under carriage assemblies is preferred
• Possess current, valid Driver’s license

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The General Service/ Tire Technician will be exposed to moderate to loud noises, dust, exhaust fumes, lubricants, petroleum products, vapors, caustic materials, and other hazardous and non-hazardous materials. The temperature in the work environment varies and could include extreme heat and/or extreme cold depending on the ambient temperatures outside. The use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.

   The General Service/ Tire Technician must be able to meet the following physical requirements:

• Stand up to eight hours per day in the shop and able to walk to gain access to various areas of the building
• Bend, stoop, kneel and crouch regularly throughout the day; must have full range of motion with arms and hands and be able to feel, handle or finger objects frequently
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly, lift and/or move up to 70 pounds frequently.
• Communicate with customers and shop personnel
• Vision sufficient to detect color, depth, and re-focus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sun Auto Tire & Service provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.