How to hire a tire technician

How to hire a tire technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step tire technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a tire technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new tire technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your tire technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a tire technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect tire technician also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   This list shows salaries for various types of tire technicians.

   Type of Tire Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Tire Technician		$12-25
   Mechanic Helper	The job of a mechanic helper is to support lead mechanics and perform a variety of duties and responsibilities. You will be assisting in the maintenance of cars, such as changing tires and oils, replacing brakes, and diagnosing vehicle issues... Show more	$11-19
   Shop Mechanic	A shop mechanic is responsible for maintaining and repairing defective machinery and vehicles. Shop mechanics identify the disrupted components by inspecting and running diagnostic tests and informing the owner of the necessary procedures they need to take... Show more	$16-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Commercial Vehicles
   • Customer Satisfaction
   • Safety Standards
   • Battery
   • Customer Vehicles
   • Tire Pressure
   • Cleanliness
   • SAM
   • Vehicle Inspections
   • TPMs
   • Inventory Control
   • Service Calls
   • Hoists

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   Responsibilities:

   • Oil changes; alignments; vehicle diagnosis; tires
   • Input members personal information using AS400.
   • Receive numerous employee appreciation notices while employ at Costco.
   • Operate the production equipment as needed to troubleshoot and repair.
   • Install and repair tires for vehicles purchase from Sam's club.
   • Represent Costco at business to business and on site marketing blitzes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your tire technician job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A tire technician salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a tire technician in South Dakota may be lower than in New Jersey, and an entry-level tire technician usually earns less than a senior-level tire technician. Additionally, a tire technician with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average tire technician salary

   $38,376yearly

   $18.45 hourly rate

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   Entry-level tire technician salary

   $27,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 25, 2025

   Average tire technician salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	New Jersey	$41,213	$20
   2	Oregon	$40,874	$20
   3	California	$40,130	$19
   4	New York	$39,607	$19
   5	Iowa	$39,540	$19
   6	North Dakota	$39,214	$19
   7	Missouri	$39,186	$19
   8	Oklahoma	$39,170	$19
   9	Washington	$38,449	$18
   10	North Carolina	$38,404	$18
   11	Nevada	$38,337	$18
   12	Georgia	$38,241	$18
   13	South Carolina	$38,112	$18
   14	Idaho	$37,701	$18
   15	Arkansas	$37,637	$18
   16	Utah	$37,620	$18
   17	Texas	$37,431	$18
   18	Kansas	$37,366	$18
   19	Virginia	$37,220	$18
   20	Mississippi	$36,846	$18

   Average tire technician salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	State Street	$82,081	$39.46	5
   2	Tesla	$43,630	$20.98	226
   3	Madison Honda	$42,720	$20.54	18
   4	Michels	$42,389	$20.38	4
   5	Rapid International	$42,191	$20.28	3
   6	Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores	$42,120	$20.25	2,327
   7	Barrick Gold	$41,593	$20.00	5
   8	Waste Connections	$40,524	$19.48	10
   9	Carolinas IT	$40,052	$19.26
   10	Michelin	$39,937	$19.20	27
   11	University	$39,378	$18.93	8
   12	Albertsons	$39,201	$18.85	3
   13	Asbury Automotive Group	$38,952	$18.73	238
   14	City of Austin	$38,745	$18.63
   15	Boch Automotive	$38,666	$18.59
   16	CRST International	$38,645	$18.58	4
   17	Tyson Foods	$38,589	$18.55	11
   18	Crete Carrier	$38,509	$18.51	20
   19	Thor Motor Coach Inc	$38,475	$18.50	1
   20	Team Elmer's	$37,588	$18.07	2

4. Writing a tire technician job description

   A good tire technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a tire technician job description:

   Tire technician job description example

   As a Tire Technician with Dent Wizard, you will use basic tools and techniques to help restore wheels of all types of cars and trucks.
   
   Working on site in our Dent Wizard facility, you'll work as part of a team to fix cosmetic damages to automotive wheels such as, curb and road rash, peeling, scrapes, gouges, oxidation and bent wheels.
   
   Each new tire technician will be trained on the full process. From getting the wheels ready by removing tires from the rims as they come in.
   We will offer all the training required to be successful!
   
   What You Need
   Mount and balance tires Remove tires from rim Manual dexterity for repetitive-motion tasks Must be able to lift 75 pounds Participates in training, follows safety procedures, job duties, and company policies Strong work ethic, self- motivation, and the ability to work independently
   
   The Dent Wizard Difference
   Excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation and more State of the art facility equipped with all the tools necessary to complete the remanufacturing process effectively, efficiently and safely Fun and dynamic team where everyone is supportive and has your back Variety of work on many types of cars, both new and old models On-the-job training in the processes and techniques from experienced technicians Potential to move up into a Mobile Wheel Tech or other Tech roles, which leads to even greater earning potential
   
   About Dent Wizard
   
   Dent Wizard is the nation's undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products - and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We're stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find tire technicians for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any tire technicians they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level tire technicians with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your tire technician job on Zippia to find and recruit tire technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting tire technicians requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new tire technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the tire technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new tire technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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