Tire & Oil Service Technician - Start Your Wrenching Career

This isn’t just a job — it’s a starting line.

You don’t need years under the hood to build a career you’re proud of. What matters most is how you show up — on time, ready to learn, and committed to doing things the right way . If you take pride in your work , stay organized , and push yourself to grow , you’ll fit right in with a team that values effort and helps you level up.

We’re looking for a General Service Technician who’s ready to lay the groundwork for a lasting career. Someone who sees every oil change and tire rotation as a step toward becoming a top-tier automotive technician. You’ll be doing essential work that keeps our customers safe and our team moving. Oil changes, tire rotations, inspections — it all starts here. You’ll gain hands-on experience, develop real skills, and set the pace for a career with serious momentum.

Why Chapel Hill Tire?

_ This is more than a job, it’s a launchpad to build a career you’re proud of! When you’re ready to think beyond the day-to-day, you’ll find we’re just as committed to helping you build a strong, stable future - both personally and professionally. _

We believe clear communication and collaboration are key to building strong relationships across our teams. Because we think a job should lift you up, not wear you down! Here, you get paid training, real career growth, a supportive team, and a work life balance!

In addition to reviewing resumes, qualifications, experience, we utilize the Culture Index, a powerful tool that helps us understand how to best connect and work with one another & identify overall fit. (You will receive a link to your email after submitting your application)

What You’ll Do:

• Perform oil changes, tire repairs, and light-duty mechanical services

• Carry out inspections on belts, hoses, batteries, and filters

• Check and top off fluids: brake, antifreeze, transmission, power steering, and more

• Use torque wrenches and sticks safely and correctly

• Reset oil life and TPMS indicators (and ask for help when you need it — we’ve got you!)

• Carefully complete digital vehicle inspections on every vehicle

• Follow work orders to the letter, ask questions when needed, and always double-check your work

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Some experience or training in auto repair preferred (Mechanically inclined appreciated)
• Valid driver’s license required
• NC State Safety and/or Emissions Inspector license is a plus (but not required — we’ll help you get it!)
• Comfortable using computers, technology, and repair tools

What We’re Looking For:

You don’t need to know everything — just a willingness to learn, grow, and do the job right.
We’re looking for someone dependable, humble, and ready to learn. A team player with a strong work ethic, great attention to detail, and the ability to take direction well while building real mechanical skills.

You stay calm under pressure.
Whether the shop is busy or something doesn’t go as planned, you know how to manage stress with patience and professionalism , keeping things moving smoothly no matter the challenge.

You don’t just follow the rules — you act with integrity.

Integrity is at the core of everything you do. You treat your team and customers with respect, honesty, and fairness , ensuring that you always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Growth isn’t always a straight line, and that’s okay with you.
You embrace feedback, ask questions , and view every task as an opportunity to improve and build your future.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid training and certifications
• Opportunities for career advancement and leadership development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 401(k) with company match & profit sharing
• Company-paid life insurance and paid parental leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Uniforms provided

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Whether you call it a General Service Technician, Lube Tech, Tire & Maintenance Technician, Automotive Tech Apprentice, Entry-Level Mechanic, Oil & Tire Tech, Preventative Maintenance Tech, Apprentice Automotive Technician or Quick Lube Specialist — this role is your gateway to a thriving career in automotive repair!