Lube and Tire Technician

About the role

Join the winning team at Plaza Tire Service! In business since 1963, Plaza Tire Service has 75 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and NW Arkansas. We are a growing business and a leader in our industry. As a Lube and Tire Technician, you will perform non-technical service repairs such as oil changes, tire and wheel related services, alignments, flushes, and more.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports customers to and from their place of residence or business using the company vehicle.
• Picks up parts, supplies, tires, etc. from vendors and/or the corporate office using the company vehicle.
• Operates company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws.
• Conducts State Safety and Emission Inspections on vehicles in an ethical manner following all company and state guidelines.
• Performs tire mounting/dismounting, wheel balance and tire rotation.
• Performs oil changes and other basic services at the direction of the Shop Foreman or Store Manager.
• While performing basic services, observes general vehicle condition and points out any obvious needed repairs or safety concerns to the Shop Foreman or Store Manager.
• 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.
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to the Shop Foreman or Store Manager.

Requirements

• Possess valid driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Ability to work a minimum of five days, including Saturdays
• A general understanding of automotive mechanics preferred

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Exposure 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.
• Use of safety goggles or other PPE may be required when working in these conditions.
• 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.

Pay

Pay ranges from $16 to $19 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits

• Competitive bi-weekly pay
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $3,000 annually
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Discounted Services on Personal and Immediate Family Vehicles
• Opportunity for Advancement