Tire Technician

Position Overview: Tire Technician at Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers

Join the Driven by Dobbs family, a rapidly expanding automotive service organization committed to premier service. Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, founded in 1976, along with Conrad’s Tire Express & Total Car Care, provides comprehensive automotive services and a full selection of quality tire brands across multiple markets. We prioritize training, development, safety, and team wellbeing, fostering a culture that also supports local communities.

As a Tire Technician, you will be responsible for a wide range of tasks from mounting, balancing, and rotating tires to repairing flats and performing minor vehicle maintenance. This role also involves managing inventory, inspecting tire casings, and maintaining a clean and organized shop. The ideal candidate is detail-driven, accountable, customer-centric, and a strong team player with an excellent work ethic, contributing to departmental goals and achieving results.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Mount and dismount tires; inspect damaged, defective, or flat tires to determine repair feasibility.
• Perform tire repairs, balancing, and rotation on a variety of vehicles.
• Conduct minor automotive maintenance including oil changes, lubrication, and accessory replacement.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas, tools, and equipment using approved methods and solvents.
• Drive customer vehicles into and out of the service bay and provide shuttle service when needed.
• Receive, inventory, and properly store tires based on size and type; stack and organize storage areas accordingly.
• Inspect tire casings and accurately categorize them as reusable or scrap.
• Deliver tires to other service locations as needed and complete additional tasks or assignments as directed.

Success Factors

• Strong belief in safety - Being Safe 100% of the time is the expectation.
• Alignment with company mission, vision, and values.
• Strong work ethic with a commitment to results.
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members.
• Ability to perform in a fast-paced/high-volume environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A high level of time management, accountability, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to be organized, problem-solve, and be solution-oriented.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals.
• Strong critical thinker with a high level of attention to detail.
• Highly customer-centric and master relationship builder.
• Maintains a professional, "can-do" approach even in physically demanding or fast-paced situations.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced automotive service environment.
• Frequent exposure to varying temperatures, automotive chemicals.
• Extended periods of standing, bending, and lifting tires or equipment.
• Adherence to all safety procedures and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Involves teamwork, reliability, and effective communication.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality service are essential.

Experience and Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Key skills/competency

• Tire Repair
• Tire Rotation
• Wheel Balancing
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Oil Changes
• Inventory Management
• Customer Service
• Safety Protocols
• Teamwork
• Mechanical Aptitude