State Safety & Emissions Inspector - VA Inspection

State Safety & Emissions Inspector - VA Inspection License Required

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 treat 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.

We continue to raise the bar as an employer of choice, offering a variety of career paths, industry‑leading training and development programs, clear advancement tracks, comprehensive benefit plans, and a focus on life balance.

• 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.
• Inspects and repairs customers' vehicles to ensure they are in accordance with state requirements.
• Promotes a company culture of cooperation and collaboration among all team members.
• Assists other teammates with tasks as needed to consistently deliver a wow experience.

• 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 one year of 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 consistently 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,, lifting (up to 75 lbs).
• Availability to work on Saturdays.
• Comfortable with occasional exposure to mechanical hazards and outside weather conditions.

No “dead‑ends” here, as we offer clear paths for advancement for strong performers interested in growing in their career. We pay for ASE training and have a generous tool discount program. One example of a potential career path for a Service Technician:
Service Inspector >
Service Manager >
General Manager.

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. Pay can reach $40,000 – $100,000 annually factoring in hourly rate, overtime, and commissions.

• 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 – 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.

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.

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