Tire Discounters, Inc.

State Safety & Emissions Inspector - VA Inspection License Required

Tire Discounters, Inc.  •  $40k - $100k/yr  •  Petersburg, VA (Onsite)  •  15 days ago
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Job Description

Since our founder, Chip Wood, opened the doors to the first Tire Discounters over 40 years ago, we have been raising the bar in the tire and automotive business. Family-owned and operated to this day, we've separated ourselves by treating customers and their cars with care and respect while focusing on transparency in pricing and providing the highest level of service.

Now nearly 2000 strong, our team members are the best in the business, so we also continue raising the bar as an employer of choice! We separate ourselves by providing a variety of career paths, industry-leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on life balance!

A CLOSER LOOK UNDER THE HOOD

Our Service Inspectors are at the core of our business and vital to successful day-to-day operations of each of our locations! Below are the primary responsibilities to help you get a feel for a "day in the life."

  • Provides accurate and timely vehicle diagnosis, maintenance and repairs, ensuring customer expectations are met or exceeded.
  • Test drives vehicles before and after repairs to ensure functionality and overall safety.
  • Inspection and repairing customers vehicles to ensure they are in accordance with state requirements.
  • Promotes company culture of cooperation and collaboration among all team members.
  • Assists other teammates with tasks as needed to consistently deliver on our expectation of delivering a wow experience.

Qualifications

THE "NUTS AND BOLTS" NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS

  • Minimum two years of automotive repair experience. (ASE certifications are preferred but not required.)
  • Must have a valid Virginia Inspector license.
  • Must have at least 1 year experience as a Virginia State Inspector.
  • Must have own tools (We offer a great tool purchase program!)
  • Capable of operating machines and equipment used in the automotive mechanic trade -- diagnostic scanner experience is a plus.
  • Strong customer service, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and consistency follow store policies and procedures.
  • Desire and ability to work in a team environment.
  • Authorized to work in the USA and at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Capable of continuous standing, bending, lifting (up to 75 lbs).
  • Authorized to work in the USA and at least 18 years of age.
  • Availability to work on Saturdays.
  • We are focused on safety, but Service Techs should be comfortable with occasional exposure to mechanical hazards and outside weather conditions.

CAREER TRACK

No "dead-ends" here, as we offer clear paths for advancement for strong performers interested in growing in their career! To support this, we pay for ASE training and have a generous tool discount program. There are multiple paths to success, but below is just one example of the potential career path for a Service Technician.

Service Inspector -> Service Manager -> General Manager

COMPENSATION PLAN

Pay $40,000 - $100,000+ Effective rate

Our Service Technicians are paid an hourly rate plus commission on all labor - with no cap on commission! (Starting hourly rate depends on experience level and ASE certifications.) Our Service Technicians say our pay plan is the best in the industry with the potential to earn $40,000 - $100,000 annually factoring in your hourly rate, overtime, and commissions!

WHY CHOOSE TIRE DISCOUNTERS?

We realize the company you chose to work for is a big decision, and you have options. Below are some of the top reasons to consider building your career with us!

  • Get In Your Groove- Whether in our stores or our home office, there are a variety of roads to success at Tire Discounters.
  • Take the Wheel- As we continue to grow, so will the many career opportunities for our team members.
  • Accelerate Growth - We provide outstanding opportunities to build your professional skill set, including fully paid ASE training and a generous tool discount program for Service Technicians.
  • Find Alignment- We know solid compensation and benefits programs are vitally important to you and your family.
  • Roll Together - At Tire Discounters, you'll roll with the best team in the business, great people who genuinely care and support each other.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Tire Discounters is fully committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. An individual's race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, are never a factor in any employment-related practice or policy, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, and discipline.

Tire Discounters, Inc.

About Tire Discounters, Inc.

What started in 1976 as a single-bay operation in a small gas station on Cincinnati's east side has grown into something remarkable - the nation's largest 100% family-owned and operated independent tire provider. Founder Chip Wood's vision has flourished into over 200 locations across eight states, yet the company remains rooted in the same family values that started it all.

Today, while Chip continues as Chairman and sole owner, he's thoughtfully transitioning leadership to the next generation. President Jamie Ward, who has dedicated more than 25 years to the company, drives daily operations while working closely with Chip's children - Anna, Steven, and Evan - as they learn every aspect of the business from the ground up.

From our downtown Cincinnati headquarters, we've built our reputation on innovation and care for our customers. We lead the industry in providing unique benefits with every tire installation including lifetime rotation and balancing, tire inflation, flat repair, and free alignment with a 4-tire purchase. Our ASE-certified technicians and ASE EV safety-trained specialists keep us at the forefront of automotive technology, ready to service both traditional and electric vehicles.

The numbers tell part of our story. We have over 2,300 dedicated employees serving customers across Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia. We're ranked 31st on the Cincinnati Business Courier's list of the largest private companies in the region. Our family of businesses has grown to include Butler Tires of Atlanta, Chip's Auto Glass, Carriage House Car Wash, Performance Discounters, and TD/EV.

Beyond the statistics, we're still the same company that believes in treating customers like family, providing comprehensive automotive services from brake repair to oil changes to manufacturer scheduled maintenance. We're growing rapidly while never losing sight of what made us who we are—exceptional service rooted in family values

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Cincinnati, OH
Year Founded
1976
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