We're a results-focused, performance-driven team that knows how to deliver. Every role here plays a key part in shaping an exceptional experience for our customers and for each other.
We offer the kind of benefits you'd expect from a larger organization — plus a few that give us an edge over the competition. And the best part? You'll be joining a genuinely solid team that sets the standard for speed, accuracy, and service.
Apply today! Every application is reviewed by a real member of our recruiting team. If you’re a match, one of our recruiters will personally call you this week.
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Competitive hourly rate + commission and overtime opportunities
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Paid vacation and holidays
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Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurances
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401(k) with company match
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Employee discounts, referral bonuses and ASE reimbursement
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Genuine career growth — with progression into Store Manager or Multi-Unit leader, evidenced by hundreds of team member promotions.
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Lead & develop: recruit, hire, schedule, coach, and performance-manage a winning team
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Win the day: set the game plan, drive KPIs, celebrate wins, course-correct fast
Own the guest experience: model five-star service; jump in on estimates, approvals, and tough saves -
Drive sales: execute playbooks, price with confidence, ensure clear recommendations & follow-through
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Run the P&L: payroll discipline, inventory accuracy, shrink control, budget adherence
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Protect the house: OSHA/EHS compliance, cleanliness, equipment/vendor coordination
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Operate with excellence: cash/POS controls, reporting, audits, and policy adherence
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2+ years store or service management in automotive (or high-volume retail with strong service & P&L ownership)
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Proven sales leadership: hits targets, builds pipeline, lifts average RO & close rates
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People leader: hires well, coaches often, holds standards, retains talent
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Operational athlete: confident with KPIs, scheduling, inventory, and cash controls
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Customer-first communicator who builds trust with clear explanations and follow-through
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Valid driver’s license; able to assist with shop flow (periodic lifting up to 70 lbs)
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Open availability, including weekends, to lead the store through our busiest guest-facing hours
Nice-to-have: ASEs, multi-brand experience, turnaround wins, Spanish/English bilingual.
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Comp sales growth & gross profit dollars
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Labor/parts margin health; average RO; alignment & warranty attachment
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Technician productivity & efficiency; clocking and MEAL/OT compliance
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Inventory accuracy & shrink; safety & audit scores
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Team engagement, retention, and bench readiness
Waukegan Tire is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a respectful, inclusive workplace.
