Posted: 29-Jan-25
Location: Scotts Valley, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $40/hr BOE
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Canepa is seeking a highly skilled Tire Technician at the Journeyman or Master level, with extensive experience in tire, wheel, and alignment services, and a solid background in general automotive repair. This position requires proficiency in diagnosing and repairing complex tire-related issues and other essential vehicle components. The ideal candidate must be quality-minded, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We are seeking a person who is highly professional, who can work individually, as well as part of a multifunctional team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Mounting and dismounting automotive tires
- Balancing and force matching wheel and tire assemblies
- Removing and installing wheels on vehicles
- Repairing, rotating, and inflating tires
- Diagnose and repair tire vibration issues and wheel imbalances
- Calibrating TPMS
- Diagnose and correct chassis pull and steering wheel alignment issues
- Perform chassis corner weight balance
- Remove and replace shock absorber and anti-sway bar assemblies
- Replace brake pads, rotors, and bleed brakes
- Participate in training and follow safety procedures
- Diagnose and repair common mechanical issues (engine, transmission, and electrical components)
- Perform regular maintenance services such as oil changes, fluid checks, and tire rotations
Qualifications:
- Journeyman/Master-level experience in tire and wheel systems, chassis suspension and alignment
- 3+ years in tire service, chassis alignment and shock/brake systems
- 5+ years as an Automotive Technician
- Ability to learn new concepts and use technical materials
- Capability to safely operate automatic and manual transmission vehicles
- Experience working with performance vehicles and advanced automotive systems
- Strong diagnostic skills and ability to resolve complex automotive issues
- Availability to work holidays, weekends, and after regular business hours as needed
- Ability to remain in a stationary position (standing and/or driving) for up to nine hours per shift
- Ability to move and lift up to 75 pounds
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive wages
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401k
- Paid Vacation
Job Title: Experienced Tire Technician
Job-Type: Full-time
This is an hourly, non-exempt, in-house position.
Compensation: $40-45/hour BOE
Please apply with your resume or email it to Careers@Canepa.com
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About Canepa
Canepa is an industry leader in the collector car world, including sales, restoration, and motorsports. We specialize in premium luxury and performance vehicles including, but not limited to: Porsche, BMW, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mercedes, McLaren, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Located in Scotts Valley, California, Canepa is central to the Silicon Valley and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca.