tire technician

sales associate

management trainee

automotive technician

driver

TOWN FAIR TIRE

A typical day would start at 4 pm. I would arrive at the West Haven Facility, start sorting the internal mail that would be distributed to the stores. I would answer phone calls as they would arrive. My position was in the distribution center, so when the stores would close for the day at 6 I would sort all of the orders and forms that the drivers would have logged. Depending on the day I would sort the payroll. My hiring paralleled the company updating its computer system. I was brought in to learn it well and be "fresh young eye's for the company". Most of the work was in the office ie; computer (entering orders into the system) and paper work(proof of the order). My day would end at about 9pm. 
Later on (as school ended) I devised the plan to relabel both of the distribution centers for the company. During this time period I would arrive at the East Haven center at 10 am and leave around 3. I would then finnish my day at the West Haven center with my norman 4-9 routine.

I learned many things, among them; Time Management and Efficiency. Once I learned how the paper work was to be done, It was only a matter of getting faster. 

My coworkers were pleasant people. Most of them truck drivers, from a rougher tradition of life, none the less I got along with most of them quite will. 

The hardest part was taking on the labeling operation, finding the best way for it to work efficiently and incorporate the new computer system the company purchased.   

The most enjoyable part was the consistency, and the "down to earth" atmosphere the company had.

I would like to say the good things about this company instead of most that only focus on the bad. I will say that no company has ever stood behind me like they have. They gave me an opportunity when no one else would. This job has plenty of advancement opportunities,if you hustle and work hard. If your a person who likes to call out a lot or just has no drive then this job is not for you. If you have drive and want to succeed then this job is for you. Very fast paced during the winter and slows down after the snow rush. This job is more of a lifestyle then anything. You work anywhere from 50-70 hours a week but you are fairly compensated for it. The best part is when you have been in a single store for over a year and get your repeat customers that recognize you. They also allow you to take care of the customer as well. I have been pretty lucky to have good managers here in my career. Honestly if you don't mind working and can put the effort in then this job is for you. if you are lazy and just want to collect a pay check then this isn't for you. I learned more about tires and how to run a business here then i ever did anywhere else. other then the hours I love my job. i work with a good group of guys that make work enjoyable.This is the kind of job where if you show you want to learn then they will train you.Very good company to work for. hence why i have been here 5 years.

a close-knit group of employees; most know each other from the neighborhood, most have worked for the company since they were teenagers. With that being said there isn't much room to grow unless you know someone. Very loyal to (some of) those who have worked for them for an extended period of time, but if you're temporary or hired in the call center then you may as well start looking for a new job as soon as you're hired. They will rarely let anyone go, which is nice for job security, but it's because they need their little guys and girls to do certain things, but you can find better hours and pay elsewhere in a better environment. The management is practically non-existent and when it is present it lacks sense of efficiency. But again, they take care of their own, very community-based, you'll work with a lot of nice people and the company often treats the office to free lunches. But if you're expecting management to help you, make sense and take responsibility then look elsewhere. Most managers are just happy with getting there to eat breakfast, filling time, breaking for lunch, filling time and going home while other managers are completely overwhelmed... but hey welcome to the business world.

The Regional Manager thinks he is god and will find a reason to fire you if you ever dare contradict him. The hours are ridiculous. Want to work 8am-7pm(8or9pm in the winter) with no breaks? This is th place for you. Minimum of 55 hours a week and up to 80 in the winter with no breaks. The sales people have to put all the tires they sell away when they come back on the next delivery(as many as 300 for me, hope your back is strong). They encourage you to lie to improve their profits. No matter what they say, brand x does not compare to Michelin, and not every car needs and alignment. Only good thing is some Managers(not the regional) are cool as heck. Some of the tire tech are cool too. You can escape once in a while and toke up in your car if your into that.
While not everything about this job is bad, you can kiss your social life goodbye. You only get Sundays off, and your too tired to do anything during the week. And this is not the place to work if you have a family that you want to see. You will literally get home from work, shower the rubber stench off, eat dinner, wind down, go to sleep, do it again. Just found out they're gonna be open on thanksgiving! This place cares about money, not the employee.

We come in around 7-7:30 and the phones go off all day. There is a queue that we have to keep clear of calls and the best part of this job is solving all the problems these calls come with. As a call center representative our responsibility is to take the first incoming call and figure out the answer to their question or decide where we will send the customer if we can not, all in a timely manner. I've learned quite a lot about, not only tires, but working in customer service and how to deal with customers. I have also excelled in social skills over the phone, it's easier for a conversation to flow in the right direction if you pay attention when being trained. Management is still management and will be your boss when need be but otherwise they are very fun and understanding, they like to make their employees feel comfortable and like home, which is great considering the amount of time we spend at a job. Everyone here is very friendly and will assist you with no problem. Though, the hardest part has to be sitting at your desk all day, which is not a problem when you know exactly what you're doing and don't need anymore assistance, you'll breeze through calls all day. Overall I've had a great experience working here and I would love to see more people come over to excel in customer service.

I worked at townfair for a little over a year. My first 7 months I spent as a rubber mover, which was great. I worked at my own pace, didn’t have to deal with customers, and I made a decent hourly pay. After 7 months of loading and unloading hundreds of tires everyday, I expressed interest in a sales position to my managers, and they offered me the position a week after. I took it, and spent about 6 months working as a tire salesman. The structure of the sales unit is great, they pretty much have everything down to a tee. The coworkers were chill, and the job was an amazing learning opportunity. When I first started I knew nothing about tires, really.. and then a month in I was an expert. They also are a great company to work for, they only hire from within when it comes to being in a managerial position, and they reward their employees for longevity by taking them out to trips to Boston, cruises to Bermuda, and hosting a company dinner in CT once a year that every employee is invited to. Full benefits and a very well structured business. I would recommend everybody who isn’t afraid of 65 hours every week and physical labor to try being a tire salesman at town fair tire.. It really breaks you out of your shell, and enables you to make a LOT of money! Great opportunity for anybody seeking a new career.

Town Fair Tire is a great company, they provide quality service and tires to their customers. In my opinion they offer great prices, quality valued products, and tires. My job as a driver is enjoyable. I am responsible for picking up and dropping off tires to customers, collecting payments, as well as handling the paperwork and receiving the required signatures. I am held accountable for answering phones, making sure I reach destinations in a timely manor, as well as drive safely and efficiently at all times. My favorite part about my job is the fact that each day is not the same. I am constantly visiting new customers, learning new destinations, and discovering quickest routes. I form great relationships with customers and have excellent customer service skills.  The management team here at Town Fair Tire is great. They're very understanding and flexible. My boss is very easy to get along with, I have a great relationship with my co-workers... The hardest part of the job is dealing with rush-hour. It is sometimes difficult to reach a destination quickly when there is a lot of traffic. I've learned many new directions and destinations since I began working for Town Fair Tire. I have also learned numerous new facts and details about tires and maintenance.

I really wanted to like Town Fair. I went in with an open mind and ready to work. Needing steady income to support my family, I was more then ready to get my hands dirty. Unfortunately this particular location seems to only care about making profit and not the safety of it's customers. The money was good, though we were never allowed to take a break due to how busy it was and the talk about having to work 17 hours a day in winter wasn't the least bit appealing. I want to actually see my family and still provide for them. In regards to safety, I wasn't about to balance unsafe tires. Granted, I realize that the customer would have needed to go home, however, balancing them and charging them for something that could have ended in a life safety issue. It its obvious that making money at the expense of safety is their number one priority and I couldn't have that on my conscious. Being told not to return by Management was fine by me, but it was a dirty move for them to contact their corporate office and report me for job abandonment. Very much not impressed. If you want to be a valued team member, I really wouldn't recommend the South Portland location.

At the rate of pay...  It's no wonder why it takes 1.5 hours to get your tires replaced...  You hire kids with no supervision that in the middle of a job..  decide to go on lunch...   there is more talking and butt grabbing than work going on....  I even watched 3 on the clock works sit in a car and doing things they are not supposed to be doing on company time....  Brought it to the attention of the mgr.  Nothing was done...  I've worked in the automotive industry for almost 30 years on everything from cars to heavy earthmoving and construction equipment...  I've held supervisor roles with over 10 people under me at one time...  if I held a position of power, I would have closed the store and fired EVERYONE that had anything to do with the incident including the store mgr for lack of leadership.....  employees are moving customers cars like they are trying out for a fast and furious movie....  I would retrain the employees that would be kept because not all were in a bad standing....  Again not everyone is bad, but maybe you should start recording and watching the video camera you have in the work bays..

Work-life balance
Morning shift or second shift ,so service manager can have you do 3 Morning shift until 3pm and 3 afternoon shift from 11am-until last vehicle is done and on Saturday is morning to last vehicle closed at 4pm. Sunday off. Work life is ok not best but you will work 6 days a week pretty much.

Pay & benefits
Pay at the time i started working I got $10.25 I worked hard to get to $11.50 after one year and half but if I ever go back to work there i would get more cause of the experience I have already. Benefits I believe you pay a low rate on health insurance off you check every week, paid vacation after I believe a year working, 401k etc.

Job security and advancement
If you work hard and learn quickly they won't get rid off you easily. I was so good I train new people I was a veteran there. And advancement you can move up if you work hard and show you really good worker. You can  be a alignment tech, driver transport tires to other locations or other accessories, Saleman etc...

Overall
Was a blast until I never got promoted cause they had their favorites and I had enough I wasn't getting what I was worth at the time.

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