For tire shops
Tire technician job description template
The short answer
A tire technician mounts, balances, rotates and repairs tires. They also check wheels and pressure sensors for safety. A good tire technician job description lists those duties, what you look for, the pay range and the schedule. It should let people apply from a phone. Copy the free template below, or post it free on Tire Careers.
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The template
Fill in the two lines in brackets with your pay and hours. Everything else is ready to post.
Now hiring: Tire Technician About this job We are hiring a tire technician. You will mount, balance, and rotate tires and keep cars moving safely out of our bays. What you will do - Mount, balance, and rotate tires on cars, SUVs, and pickups - Check tread, repair punctures, and reset TPMS sensors - Inspect wheels and hardware and flag anything unsafe - Keep your bay and tools clean and ready for the next car What we look for - You show up on time and you finish what you start - You are comfortable on your feet and lifting tires all day - Shop experience helps, but we will train the right person - A valid driver license Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] Where this can lead People who start here often move up to Alignment / Brake Technician, Road Service Technician or Service Manager. We will help you get there. How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
What goes in it
- The title. Use the words people search for: tire technician or tire tech.
- About this job. One or two plain sentences on what the job is.
- What you will do. Four or five daily duties.
- What we look for. Be honest about training. Say if you will teach the right person.
- Pay and schedule. An hourly range and the days and hours you need covered.
- Where this can lead. The next step up, such as alignment and brake tech or service manager.
- How to apply. Keep it short. Most techs apply from a phone.
What to put for pay
The median tire technician earns $18.13 an hour, and the middle half earn $16.68 to $21.78, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). Truck, road service and OTR work usually pays more. See tire technician pay for the full numbers and what shops are posting right now.
How to get more people to apply
- Show the pay range. A post with no pay makes people guess.
- Say the schedule, including Saturdays and on call work.
- Say if no resume is needed. Many techs do not have one ready.
- Let people apply from a phone in a few minutes.
- Reply fast. Good techs take the first solid offer they get.
Templates for other tire roles
Commercial truck tire technician
Now hiring: Commercial Truck Tire Technician About this job We are hiring a commercial truck tire technician. You will service semi, fleet, and bus tires in the shop and keep trucks rolling. What you will do - Mount, demount, and repair truck and bus tires - Inspect casings and pull the ones that should be retreaded - Torque wheels to spec and check every valve and stem - Track tire wear on fleet accounts and report what you see What we look for - Truck tire experience preferred, we will train a strong tire tech - You respect the safety steps around high pressure tires - You can lift and handle heavy tires all day - A valid driver license Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
OTR tire technician
Now hiring: OTR Technician About this job We are hiring an OTR technician. OTR means off the road: mining, farm, and construction tires. This is specialist work and one tire can take a full day. What you will do - Service giant earthmover, loader, and farm tires in the field and shop - Use a boom truck and OTR tooling to handle tires safely - Inspect casings and advise customers on repair or replace - Work with site crews and follow every site safety rule What we look for - OTR or heavy tire experience, or strong commercial tire work you want to build on - You plan the job before you touch the tire, because the stakes are high - You are open to travel and site work - A clean driving record, CDL preferred Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] Where this can lead People who start here often move up to Service Manager. We will help you get there. How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
Lube and general service technician
Now hiring: Lube / General Service Technician About this job We are hiring a lube and general service technician. You will handle oil changes, fluids, filters, and multi point inspections. What you will do - Change oil and filters and top off every fluid - Run multi point inspections and write down what you find - Check tire pressure, wiper blades, belts, and hoses - Keep the drain area clean and log every service What we look for - No experience needed, we will train you from day one - You are careful with the small steps that keep a car safe - You can work a full shift on your feet - You want to grow into tire or repair work Pay and schedule - [Add your pay range here] - [Add the hours and days you need covered] How to apply Tap apply and answer a few quick questions. It takes about two minutes and we reply fast.
Common questions
What does a tire technician do?
A tire technician mounts, balances, rotates and repairs tires on cars, SUVs and pickups. They check tread, fix punctures, reset tire pressure sensors, inspect wheels and hardware, and keep the bay safe and clean.
What should a tire technician job description include?
Start with the job title and a one or two sentence summary. Then list the daily duties and what you look for in a hire. Add the pay range and schedule, where the job can lead, and how to apply. Say whether you train new people, because many good applicants have no shop experience yet.
What pay should I put on a tire tech job post?
Put a real hourly range. The Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median for tire technicians at $18.13 an hour (May 2025). The middle half earn between $16.68 and $21.78. Some states, including California, Colorado, New York and Washington, require a pay range on job posts.
Do tire technicians need experience?
Not always. Many shops hire people with no experience and train them. If you will train, say so in the post. More people will apply.
Can I post this job for free?
Yes. Posting a tire industry job on Tire Careers is free. Pick the role and this template fills in for you. Add your pay and schedule, and post.