What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lube and Tire Technician position at Plaza Tire Service?
Job Title: Lube and Tire Technician
About Us
Plaza Tire Service is a leading tire service provider with 75 locations across Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and NW Arkansas. We are a growing business that offers career opportunities and personalized attention.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Lube and Tire Technician to join our team. 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 transport customers using the company vehicle.
- Pick up parts, supplies, tires, etc. from vendors and/or the corporate office using the company vehicle.
- Operate the company vehicle in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws.
- Conduct State Safety and Emission Inspections on vehicles in an ethical manner following all company and state guidelines.
- Perform tire mounting/dismounting, wheel balance and tire rotation.
- Perform oil changes and other basic services at the direction of the Shop Foreman or Store Manager.
- Maintain cleanliness of the shop to include the service area, tire racks, showroom and outside the building.
Requirements
- Possess valid driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Ability to work a minimum of five days, including Saturday's.
- A general understanding of automotive mechanics preferred.
Working Conditions
The Lube and 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.
Physical Demands
- 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.
