Tate Boys Tire & Auto Service – Trusted Since 1936

Tate Boys Tire & Auto Service has proudly served our community since 1936. We specialize in everything that rolls—from passenger and light truck tires to medium truck, industrial, agricultural tires, plus mechanical repairs like brakes, suspension, and engine diagnostics.

Tate Boys is part of Sun Auto Tire & Service, a leading national provider of automotive services with a family of trusted brands across the country. From coast to coast, we are committed to integrity, excellence, and developing our team.

The General Service Technician is responsible for conducting non-technical automotive service repairs such as oil changes, tire and wheel related services as well as driving customers, picking up parts, and maintaining the cleanliness of the shop as needed.

COMPENSATION: $16-$19/ hour, depending on your experience and skill set.

Benefits:

• Competitive Bi-Weekly Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• 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:

• Tire mounting, dismounting, balancing & rotation
• Oil changes and other light vehicle maintenance
• Multi-point inspections & documenting vehicle conditions
• Keeping the shop clean, organized, and safe
• Requires driving vehicles in a safe and courteous manner obeying all traffic laws
• Follows all safety procedures and reports any concerns to direct supervisor
• Supporting team members with other assigned tasks
• Adheres to Sun Auto’s core values, and all company policies and procedures as outlined in the Sun Auto Tire & Service Employee Handbook

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Possess current, valid driver’s license
• Possess current or expired State Inspector License or ability to obtain a State Inspector License within 30 days of hire date
• Possesses a general understanding of under the hood, mechanical and under carriage assemblies
• Ability to work Monday - Saturday

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

The General Service 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 General Service 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 50 pounds frequently.
• Hear and speak
• 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.