Commercial Tire Technician
About the role
Join our Best-One team - now hiring a Commercial Tire Technician at our Kokomo location. Full-Time: $18/hr. for inexperienced trainee, negotiable based on experience.
What You Get
- Top Pay
- Paid holidays & vacations; closed most major holidays
- Home on Sundays
- Health/dental/vision 401-K Matching
- Team member discount program
- Continuing education/training
- Uniform & Shoe Program
- and being a part of a company that offers a career, not just a job!
What you will be doing as a Commercial Tire Technician
- For Tires (functions Performed Per TIA Commercial Guidelines)
- Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location)
- Safely separate and reassemble tires onto wheels, using specialized equipment
- Inspect casings for defects
- Locate and seal tire punctures (patch and plug)
- Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting
- For Retreads
- Prepare retreads (discuss tread with customer, prepare work order, put in staging area, load on truck)
- Unload retreads (unload from truck and stack in warehouse area)
- For Vehicles
- Perform fleet inspections to assess tire needs and make recommendations to fleets as needed
- Equipment Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks
- Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks
- Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
Boxes You Have To Check
- At least 18 years of age
- Valid driver's license required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Positive attitude and the ability to relate well with other employees and customers
Who We Are
Over the past 77 years, what started out as a single bay service station has grown into a respected tire and service company with over 320 locations in over 35 states – one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. At Best-One, we strive to be the leading the most trusted provider of tires and service in all of our markets with a mission for creating raving fans. And we know our success starts with our team members – our internal ravings fans. We're looking for a Commercial Tire Technician who places an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers, and the company.
Requirements
Employer is an Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer