Tire Technician Jobs in Arlington, TX
Tire technician is one of the fastest ways into Arlington's automotive trade, and most shops hire with no experience and train on the job. Starting pay at DFW tire chains runs about $15 to $18 an hour, and Walmart's Randol Mill Road auto center posts from $17.50. Here are the current openings, then who is hiring.
Current tire technician Openings in Arlington, TX
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Tire Technician Work in Arlington
Arlington runs on cars. Most working residents drive alone to work, the city has no fixed-route bus, and I-20, I-30 and SH 360 carry heavy commuter traffic every day, so tire shops stay busy all year. The work is spread along the big retail roads: the I-20 frontage in southwest Arlington, South Cooper Street, US 287 on the southwest edge, and Randol Mill Road near the Entertainment District.
Most tire jobs here are with national tire chains and big-box auto centers, which means paid training, set pay steps and a lot of internal promotion. Bonuses are part of the pitch: Mavis, which owns NTB, advertises weekly bonuses of up to $800 during a new tire tech's introductory period.
Top Arlington Employers Hiring Tire Technicians
These employers have Arlington stores and have posted or named tire technician roles on their own careers sites:
- Walmart Auto Care Center - the Randol Mill Road supercenter is hiring part-time Auto Care Center Technicians to change tires and oil and handle general maintenance.
- Discount Tire - the Texas tire chain has Arlington stores, including one on West I-20 in the southwest, and hires Tire Service Technicians across Tarrant County.
- NTB (Mavis Tire) - the US 287 store hires Automotive Tire Technicians to install, rotate, balance and repair tires, with a new-hire bonus.
Tire Technician Salaries in Arlington
- Entry level: about $15 to $17 per hour, with training provided.
- Experienced: roughly $17.50 to $20 per hour, plus performance bonuses.
- Senior / alignment tech: about $21 to $23 per hour and up, often on the way to a full technician or assistant manager job.
These are estimates. Federal wage data for tire repairers and changers in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro shows a 2025 median of $17.60 an hour, with the top 10 percent above $22.70. Pay moves with full-time versus part-time hours, weekend shifts, sales and new-hire bonuses, and whether you can do alignments and TPMS work.
How to Become a Tire Technician in Arlington
Most tire jobs ask only that you be 18 or older with a valid driver license and able to lift tires all day; the shop trains you on mounting, balancing and safety. Texas does not license tire technicians. The main industry credential is the Tire Industry Association's Automotive Tire Service program, whose Certified ATS level requires a year of hands-on experience, a final exam and an in-shop skills check. To move up to general service work, Tarrant County College offers Automotive Service Technology at TCC South Campus in Fort Worth, and Arlington ISD students can start at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center on Browning Drive.
What the Job Involves
Tire technicians remove, mount, balance and rotate tires, repair punctures, reset TPMS sensors and inspect tread, wheels and suspension parts. Daily work includes running tire changers and balancers, torquing lug nuts to spec, checking air pressure, and explaining what a customer's tires need. The job is physical and fast-paced, especially on Saturdays and in summer heat.
Skills Employers Look For
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn
- Tire changer and balancer experience, or the ability to train on them
- TPMS and alignment knowledge for advancement
- A valid driver license
- Safe lifting habits and attention to torque specs
- Customer service and reliability
Career Path and Advancement
Many Arlington techs start on tires, add alignments, brakes and light maintenance, and move into general automotive technician or service advisor jobs within a year or two. From there the ladder runs to assistant manager and store manager at the chains, or to ASE-certified technician at the dealers along I-20.
Related Careers in Arlington
If tire work interests you, these related Arlington roles are close matches:
- Automotive Technician Jobs
- Oil Change Technician Jobs
- Automotive Service Advisor Jobs
- Auto Parts Specialist Jobs
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need experience to become a tire technician in Arlington?
No. Most Arlington tire shops and auto centers hire entry-level techs and train them on the job. A valid driver license, the ability to lift tires and a steady work ethic are usually enough to start.
How much do tire technicians make in Arlington?
Entry-level techs generally start around $15 to $17 an hour, and experienced techs earn about $17.50 to $20. Techs who can do alignments and TPMS work can reach $21 to $23 an hour or more. These are estimates that vary by employer and hours.
Do tire technicians need a license in Texas?
No. Texas does not issue a state license for tire technicians. The Tire Industry Association's Automotive Tire Service certification is the main industry credential, and many shops train you toward it.
Is tire technician a good way to start an automotive career?
Yes. It teaches safe shop habits, lifts and basic inspections, and it leads naturally into general service, alignment and full technician work at Arlington's chains and dealerships.
Is tire work physically demanding?
Yes. You lift and move tires all day, run heavy equipment and stand for long shifts, often in North Texas heat. Good stamina and safe lifting habits are essential.
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