Does Mavis Tires & Brakes Hire Felons?
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Mavis runs a standard background check on every hire and reviews records individually. Non-violent and older offenses are often not disqualifying, while theft, workplace violence, and violent felonies are commonly barriers, especially in safety-sensitive roles.
Mavis Tires & Brakes is part of the Mavis family of brands, one of the largest independent tire and automotive service operators in the U.S., with more than 2,100 service centers across roughly 36 states under names including Mavis, Mavis Discount Tire, NTB, Tire Kingdom, and Express Oil Change. Mavis runs a standard criminal background check — typically going back about seven years — on every new hire through a third-party screening company, and adds a drug test for safety-sensitive positions such as automotive and tire technicians. It does not, however, use an automatic felony filter: cases are reviewed individually. In practice, most non-violent misdemeanors and older, unrelated offenses do not disqualify applicants, while theft or fraud convictions, workplace-violence history, and recent violent felonies are the most common barriers. Mavis hires constantly for technician and tire-installer roles, holds open interviews seven days a week, and welcomes walk-ins, giving skilled applicants with borderline records a realistic path in.
Hiring by Position
| Position | Felon Friendly? | Background Check | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tire Technician / Installer | Case-by-case | Yes — ~7-year check | Entry-level, high volume of openings. Drug test for this safety-sensitive role. |
| Automotive Service Technician | Case-by-case | Yes — ~7-year check | Brakes, alignments, repairs. Skills and ASE certs weigh heavily; drug test applies. |
| Assistant Manager | Case-by-case | Yes | Cash and inventory responsibility; theft and fraud records scrutinized more closely. |
| Store Manager | Case-by-case | Yes — more thorough | Runs the location and handles money. Individualized assessment; often promoted from within. |
Mavis Hiring Practices
Mavis screens every hire through a third-party background check that typically covers about seven years of felony and misdemeanor records, the sex-offender registry, and prior employment, and it adds pre-employment drug testing for safety-sensitive technician roles that involve lifts, power tools, and customer vehicles. Importantly, Mavis does not run an automatic disqualification filter — a recruiter or manager reviews each result in context. That means the nature of the offense, how long ago it happened, and its relevance to the job all matter. Non-violent misdemeanors and older, unrelated felonies frequently clear, while theft, fraud, workplace-violence history, and recent violent convictions are the offenses most likely to stop a hire. Because Mavis operates in dozens of states, some decisions are also shaped by local ban-the-box rules.
Tips for Getting Hired at Mavis
Mavis holds open interviews seven days a week and welcomes walk-ins, so applying in person at a store — or online at mavis.com/careers — can get you in front of a manager fast. Aim for tire technician and general-service roles first; they have the most openings and value trainable, reliable people. If you have automotive skills, lead with them: ASE certifications, tire and alignment experience, and a clean driving record stand out. Because a background check is standard here, do not try to hide a record — be upfront, keep the explanation short, and emphasize how long ago it was and what has changed. Applying to more than one Mavis-family brand or nearby location increases your odds of finding a receptive manager.
Application Tips for People with Records
- 1.Use open interviews — Mavis holds them seven days a week and welcomes walk-ins.
- 2.Apply online at mavis.com/careers and in person at nearby stores.
- 3.Target tire technician and general-service roles first; they have the most openings.
- 4.Expect a background check and, for tech roles, a drug test — be upfront about your record.
- 5.Lead with ASE certs, tire/alignment experience, and a clean driving record.
- 6.Apply across multiple Mavis-family brands or locations to find a receptive manager.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Mavis Tire hire felons?
- Mavis hires some people with felony records. It runs a background check on every hire but reviews results individually — older, non-violent, and unrelated offenses often clear, while theft and violent felonies are common barriers.
- Does Mavis Tire do background checks?
- Yes. Mavis runs a standard criminal background check, typically covering about seven years, through a third-party screening company on every new hire.
- Does Mavis Tire drug test?
- Mavis drug tests for safety-sensitive roles such as tire and automotive technicians. Enforcement can vary by location, so confirm with the store.
- What disqualifies you from working at Mavis?
- Theft or fraud convictions, a history of workplace violence, and recent violent felonies are the offenses most likely to disqualify an applicant. Most non-violent misdemeanors do not.
- How many Mavis locations are there?
- The Mavis family of brands operates more than 2,100 service centers across roughly 36 states, including Mavis, Mavis Discount Tire, NTB, and Tire Kingdom.
Take Action — Direct Links
- Mavis Careers
Browse technician and service openings across Mavis brands; open interviews available seven days a week.
- National HIRE Network
Free resources for people with criminal records seeking employment.
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