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Automotive Wheel Repair Technician - $1,000 Sign On Bonus

Dealer Tire · Deforest, WI · $60,000–$110,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked independently and had to manage your own schedule.

What they are checking: Whether they are self-driven and organized enough for a mobile commission role.

How do you feel about earning commission with uncapped potential?

What they are checking: Whether they are motivated by performance-based pay and willing to work for it.

How do you keep your tools and supplies ready so you do not lose time on the road?

What they are checking: Whether they run their setup like a small business to stay productive.

What would you do

This job is outdoors in all kinds of Wisconsin weather. How do you handle that?

What they are checking: Whether they have the toughness the posting asks for and know how weather affects their work.

The posting calls for strong customer service and sales skills. How would you get a dealership to send you more work?

What they are checking: Whether they can build relationships and promote services, since commission depends on volume.

A customer says a wheel you repaired is starting to peel. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they own the problem, fix it and protect the relationship.

About the work

Walk me through how you would repair curb rash on an alloy wheel.

What they are checking: Whether they know the steps of grinding, sanding, filling, painting and finishing a wheel.

How do you handle wheels with oxidation, peeling or a slight bend?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize different types of damage and know which can be fixed safely.

What safety precautions do you take when removing tires and wheels from a vehicle?

What they are checking: Whether they know proper lifting and torque steps that keep the car and customer safe.

How do you make sure a finished wheel matches the others on the car?

What they are checking: Whether they pay attention to color and finish match, which is what the customer sees.

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The full job description

As published by Dealer Tire.

About Dent Wizard Dent Wizard is the nation’s undisputed leader in automotive reconditioning services and vehicle protection products – and our success is the result of the great people who serve our customers. We’re stable, growing and have a strong business model, with opportunities in 43 states, 2.5 million vehicles repaired every year and more than 3,000 highly skilled employees. Help us reach new heights and receive the respect, rewards and recognition you deserve. Automotive Wheel Technician Commission-based uncapped earning potential. Long-term earning potential: $ 60 ,000-$110,000+ Are you hands-on, detail-oriented, and love working outdoors? Do you like working with customers and making things happen? Join our growing team as a Wheel Technician and start a rewarding career—no experience required ! What You’ll Do: • Travel to customer locations to service vehicles • Remove tires and wheels from vehicles • Use grinding and sanding tools to repair cosmetic damages (curb and road rash, peeling, scrapes, gouges, oxidation and bent wheels) • Paint and refinish wheels to a like-new condition • Deliver excellent customer service and promote our services What We’re Looking For: • Toughness and grit to work outdoors in various weather conditions • Strong customer service and sales skills to interact with customers and build accounts • Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and safety • Manual dexterity for repetitive-motion tasks • Strong work ethic, self- motivation and the ability to work independently • Vision abilities including close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus • Physical stamina to kneel, bend, squat and climb, as well as lift up to 75 pounds and work on your feet • Valid driver’s license and good driving record • Auto painting experience or collision repair technical school training preferred but not required What We Offer: • No experience necessary – we provide comprehensive, paid training (includes travel and lodging) • Unlimited, uncapped earning potential  – the harder you work and the more you master your craft, the more you can make • Excellent benefits – medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid vacation, and more • Awesome perks  – tools and supplies, company vehicle, gas card, mobile phone, and more • Independence – manage your day without micromanagement • Supportive team – work with a fun, dynamic crew that’s got your back • Career growth – advance to higher Tech levels or management roles • Advancement potential into higher Tech levels (with more $) or management roles All candidates selected for offer will undergo post-offer, pre-employment screening appropriate to the role. This may include, but is not limited to, a physical examination, vision assessment, background check, and drug screening . Any such screening will be appropriate for the role, the same for all employees entering the same job category, and conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The starting compensation is expected to be: $60,000-$110,000/Year We offer a competitive & comprehensive benefit package including: paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and 401k match (50% on the dollar up to 7% of employee contribution). For more information on our benefit offerings, please visit our Dealer Tire Family of Companies Benefits Highlights Booklet . EOE Statement: Dent Wizard is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. *ADA Disclosure: Any candidate who feels that they may need an accommodation to complete this application, or any portions of same, based on the impact of a disability should contact Dent Wizard's Human Resources Department to discuss your specific needs. Please feel free to contact us at recruiting@dentwizard.com.

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