General Service Technician - Festus

Overview:
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 Festus, 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: Up to $52,000 per year

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.