Jobs and Careers

Automotive LEAD Technician

Big O Tires

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Jul 2026

💰 $90,000/yr($72,000/yr – $90,000/yr)

About the role

Benefits:

Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts

Big O Tires is currently the quickest growing franchise and Ranked #1 on the Franchise 500!

We are currently interviewing top-notch candidates for Automotive Lead Service Technicians. We offer an excellent compensation and incentive programs within a progressive work environment.

If you are a Shop Leader, with proven high level experience and have diagnostic experience as an automotive Tech and experience advanced mechanical experience, send us your resume for immediate consideration.

Job Description

The Lead Technician/Mechanic position requires talent and technical expertise to diagnose drivability and electrical systems, while using leadership and mentoring skills in driving a team toward increased customer care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair to Mfg. specifications
Background in all aspects of vehicle repair and maintenance including:
- Complete brake and hydraulic repair experience
- Diagnostics, Exhaust systems and troubleshooting background
- Primary and/or advanced fuel ignition experience
- Electrical, suspension and alignment, air conditioning and computer systems
Adequately explain technical diagnoses and needed repairs to non-mechanical individuals
Shop Leader: Complete Vehicle Inspection Program responsibilities as well as training and assisting fellow technicians/mechanics in performing technical activities.

What BIG O TIRES offers:

Excellent compensation based on proven experience.
Kaiser Family Health Program / Dental and Vision Care available
5 Day work week (Opened 6 Days a Week)
PTO / Sick Pay
Paid Vacations / Paid Holidays
401K Plan with Matching
Employee Purchase discounts
Uniforms Provided
Opportunities for Advancement

Position Qualifications:

Reading, writing and math skills
Must have a valid automobile driver’s license at all times and be able to pass a DMV Motor Vehicle reposr for Insurance Coverage
Must have a minimum 3 to 5 years of automotive repair experience, completion of Vocational-Technical School program in a related field or demonstrated skills via third party certificates/assessment.
A.S.E. certification in at least 3 (three) of A1-A8 is required. (New hires with external similar qualifications/certifications will have up to 2 years of employment to comply)
Maintains Federal, State and Local certification/license where applicable.
Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical people

If you have a passion for automotive and want to advance your career, you would most likely be a perfect fit. Take the BIG O TIRE CHALLENGE and send your resume for immediate consideration.

For immediate consideration please send your resume and contact information to bill.moseley@bigo.com to take the BIG O TIRE Challenge for 2021 !!

We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, age, sex, religion or national origin. We are committed to building a culturally diverse faculty.

Compensation: $36.00 - $45.00 per hour

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.

From flat tires and oil changes to rotor resurfacing and that weird clunking sound you’ve been hearing for a week, there are a lot of Big Oh Nos for your car. Luckily, Big O Tires has the Big O Yes for all of them. For over 50 years, our customers have trusted us to offer straight answers and reliable service. Big O Tires offers a wide range of diagnostic, repair and routine maintenance services, backed by one of the best national services warranties in the business.

Most Big O Tires stores are individually owned and operated by franchisees, and each franchisee makes the staffing and hiring decisions for the individual location(s). However, the Big O franchisees are always looking for new faces with experience and desire to serve Big O Tires store customers.