Shop Technician at RNR Tire Express in Abilene, TX

Apply Job Type Full-time Description RNR Tire Express is a national franchise retailer that provides safe, quality tires and wheels with affordable payment options. At RNR we have built a culture around “SERVING our customer and not just providing them customer service”. We support and empower our employees with excellent training and tools which enables them to provide our customers with a unique and exceptional experience. RNR Tire Express started as a family business over 20 years ago in a small shop located in Tampa, Florida. Since then, we have grown to over 160 stores across 26 states, and continue to open more locations across the country each year. While we have expanded far beyond that little shop in Tampa, we have never lost our core value of FAMILY. At RNR, we believe having a healthy work / life balance is critical to the success of our team. That is why we offer flexible schedules and are closed every Sunday to make sure you don’t miss out on the most important moments in life. We also believe in rewarding our team for their hard work, which is why our hourly pay and commission structure is one of the best in the business. At RNR Tire Express, we understand that happy employees make for a productive team. We work to accomplish that by providing outstanding benefits. Two Medical Plan Options Health Savings Account Dental & Vision Employer Paid Life 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation Employee Assistance Program And More JOB SUMMARY: Shop Technician is responsible for overseeing all activity in the installation shop. The Shop Technician ensures that all paperwork related to installs or removals is completed properly, inventory is appropriately maintained and monitored, and that proper tools and equipment are always in the shop. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Mastery of knowledge and application torque/re-torque procedures as it applies to each vehicle. Places product and supply orders. Check-in delivered merchandise. Ability to mount, balance & install tires & wheels. Use of tire and balancing machines. Labels merchandise with item numbers. Organizes delivered merchandise according to customer orders. Handles “Return to Vendor” merchandise when necessary. Identifies and properly tags turned-in products. Cleans and maintains turned-in products. Maintains and organizes system of storing used tires. Controls parts spending. Provides excellent customer service. Other duties as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Requirements COMPETENCIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Knowledge as an automotive technician, auto tech, tire tech, wheel specialist, or alignment tech will contribute to the success of this job. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or equivalent. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Tire Industry Association (TIA) Certification, provided by the company. LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read work orders. MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Basic counting skills. REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form. COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of industry standard software. OTHER QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid driver license and have a clean driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to work safely in a noisy area. Must be able to lift 30 lbs. regularly. Must be able to inspect vehicle to determine repairs needed. Good vision to inspect repair work. Must be able to bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Duties are performed in a garage environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid state driver license with a clean driving history. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status.