General Automotive Service Technician

Description :

Zolman’s Best One Tire & Service – Seeking a full-time General Automotive Service Technician

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into nine retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and five commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Jackson, MI.

We are seeking qualified General Automotive Service Technicians for our West Kalamazoo, MI location who value safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for tire installation, and tire maintenance including repairs, mounting and rotations. This position will also conduct exchange of system fluids, such as : oil, antifreeze, transmission, and power steering. Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

We offer a full benefit package including weekly pay, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, 401K / Match, group life insurance, company paid short term disability and life insurance, paid holidays off, paid time off, free and confidential employee assistance program, paid training, employee uniforms, TIA training opportunities, company picnics / events, branded attire, opportunity for growth, and more!

Essential Functions :

• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs (per TIA guidelines)
• Reset TPMS when needed
• Inspect tread depth, air pressure, and carcass for defects, for every tire that comes through, and recommend corrective action
• Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor
• Perform basic maintenance and repair, including oil changes, chassis lubrication, filter and fluid inspection and replacement, and other light mechanical items and repairs
• Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks
• Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to : rim clamp machine, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and / or torque sticks, and parts washer
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
• Work closely with management and service advisors to educate customers on diagnoses and provide excellent service
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Help to load / unload delivery trucks
• Each morning, set up tire racks, signs and other displays; store them neatly at the end of the day
• Perform other duties as assigned

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category

Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience.

Requirements :

Position Qualifications :

Exhibit our Vision, Mission and Core Values :

o Live with integrity, character & passion

o Commit to the pursuit of perfection

o Possess a servant’s attitude

o Accept the urgency of accountability and the necessity of change

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