Canadian Tire Steinbach’s Auto Center has seen amazing growth in a loyal and trusting client base.
We pride ourselves in delivering honest and professional services to everyone. Canadian Tire Steinbach believes that integrity is the key to providing a great customer experience. Our Auto Service team works to maintain a great culture, and environment that encourages team work, honesty and learning.
To continue to meet the needs of our growing client base we are looking to hire a highly motivated lube and tire technician to maintain and service clients' vehicles. The lube and tire technician’s responsibilities include preparing detailed vehicle service reports, replacing vehicle wiper blades and car batteries, and changing motor oil as well as transmission and brake fluid as needed. You will be in charge of inspecting and assessing damaged or worn tires on clients vehicles, replace or repair damaged tires, and balance or rotate tires. You should also be able to keep vehicle interiors clean while performing maintenance and servicing tasks.
To be successful as a lube and tire technician, you should have strong mechanical skills, be able to perform physically demanding tasks, and adhere to all safety procedures and practices. Ultimately, an outstanding lube and tire technician should be able to communicate effectively with service advisors and demonstrate excellent time management skills, work quickly and efficiently, while maintaining high industry standards.
Lube and Tire Technician Responsibilities:
- Applying lubricants to the moving parts of vehicle engines to prevent premature engine wear and ensure optimal engine performance.
- Replacing cabin, fuel, air, and oil filters as required.
- Performing tire rotations to ensure even tire wear.
- Testing tire pressure and adding air as needed.
- Inspecting and assessing tire tread levels, wear patterns, valve quality, and overall health.
- Thoroughly inspecting clients’ vehicles for oil leaks.
- Making recommendations for additional servicing based on initial vehicle inspections.
- Notifying the Service Advisor when vehicle maintenance or servicing cannot be completed within scheduled timeframes.
- Talking to the client about any issues they are experiencing.
- Recommending appropriate repair treatment or replacement of tires.
- Repairing punctures and replacing faulty valves.
- Installing and Balancing tires.
- Studding tires for snow use.
- Conducting inventory and maintaining equipment.
Lube and Tire Technician Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is advantageous.
- Proven experience in automotive maintenance and repair.
- Valid driver's license.
- Good manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
- Detail-oriented.
- Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lift heavy objects.
- Ability to work in a crouched or standing position for extended periods.
- Effective communication skills.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $17.00-$20.00 per hour
Additional pay:
- Bonus pay
- Overtime pay
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person