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General Service Technician at BEST ONE TIRE & SERVICE

BEST ONE TIRE & SERVICE Lafayette, IN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Description:

Join our Best-One team - now hiring a General Service Technician at our Lafayette Retail location.


Pay: Competitive pay based on qualifications


Who we are:

Over the past 77 years, what started out as a single bay service station has grown into a respected tire and service company with over 285 locations in over 35 states - one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. At Best-One, we strive to be the leading the most trusted provider of tires and service in all of our markets with a mission for creating raving fans. And we know our success starts with our team members - our internal ravings fans.

We're looking for a General Service Tech who places an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers, and the company.


What you get:

Top pay - the more you know, the more you earn

Paid holidays & vacations; closed most major holidays

Home on the weekends

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(K)

Team member discount program

and being a part of a company that offers a career, not just a job!


What you will be doing as a General Service Technician

Mounting/dismounting, installation and inspection of auto and light truck tires

Tire repair and wheel balancing

Tire rotations

Oil Changes

Routine Maintenance

Brake inspections

PM services

Loading/unloading and storage of products


What boxes you have to check:

Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving history

Repetitive lifting, occasionally up to 75-100 pounds

Commitment to service beyond the expectations of our customers

The ability to work in a fast-paced, customer service-oriented environment

Prior experience preferred


Employer is an Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer

Requirements:




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Typical mid-level pay: $65k for Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians nationally

National salary averages
Expected mid-level
$65k
Entry
Mid
Senior
Expected
$46k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $98k

Hot hiring, constrained wages

Employers are hiring actively, but pay hasn't caught up with demand. Focus on competing offers and non-salary benefits.

Hiring leverage
Lean candidate
Wage leverage âš  Disconnect
Limited
Mobility
Good mobility
Durability
High fragility

Why this market feels harder than it looks

This market is hiring aggressively, but compensation hasn't caught up and most openings are backfilling churn, not expansion. Employers are filling roles, but not bidding wages up.

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Senior candidates with options
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Watch out for

Wage disconnect: Hiring is active but pay hasn't responded—negotiate on other terms.

Don't let hiring headlines mislead you—focus on concrete offers. Your leverage may be less durable than it appears—move decisively.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
Stable but flat

Steady work, but limited growth in both jobs and pay.

+2%
10yr growth
Most openings come from retirements and turnover, not new positions.
Typical: Associate's degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024