AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN / TIRE TECH + ALIGNMENT
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Provided compensation is unclear; however, the role gives significant hands-on experience and an opportunity for skill application.
- Engage in a hands-on automotive environment
- Opportunities to develop technical skills
- Stable work but lacking clear compensation structure
- Requires some prior automotive experience
Pros
- Hands-on experience in an essential automotive sector
- Possibility to learn diverse technical skills
- Structured environment with defined duties
Cons
- Lack of precise salary information can deter candidates
- Requires prior specific experience that may limit applicant pool
- Potentially challenging work conditions in a garage or shop environment
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Primarily in-shop
Good fit
- Automotive technicians with entry-level experience
- Candidates eager to work in a mechanic shop
- Individuals interested in technical skills development
Not recommended for
- Unqualified candidates without auto-tech experience
- Those preferring office-based or remote work
- Job seekers avoiding physical labor
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
The Alignment / Tire & Wheel Technician (tire tech) is responsible for overseeing all activity in the installation shop. The Tire & Wheel Technician ensures that all paperwork related to installs or removals is completed properly, inventory is properly maintained and monitored, and that proper tools and equipment are always in the shop. The Alignment / Tire & Wheel Technician is generally offered as a full time positions and offers benefits plus paid vacation. Prior experience as an automotive technician, auto tech, tire technician, tire tech, wheel specialist, alignment tech is very helpful to the success at this job.
Requirements/Responsibilities
Alignment / Tire & Wheel Technician (tire tech) Requirements:
Must have have at least 3 years experience in:
* Front end steering and suspension repair
* Alignment Certified
* Ability to mount, balance, install tires & wheels
* Use of tire machine and balance machine
Additionally:
* Overseeing all activity in the installation shop
* Place product and supply orders
* Check-in delivered merchandise
* Label merchandise with item numbers
* Organize delivered merchandise according to the customer it was ordered for
* Handle "Return to Vendor" merchandise when necessary
* Identify and properly tag all turned-in products
* Clean and maintain turned-in products
* Maintain an organized system of storing used tires
* Control parts spending Other Requirements:
Valid State Driver License with a clean driving history
We conduct drug screen, & background check
Prior experience as an automotive technician, auto tech, tire technician, tire tech, wheel specialist, alignment tech is important to the success at this job.
