Commercial Tire Technician

About the role

We're seeking a Commercial Tire Technician to join our Best-One team at our Lafayette Fleet location. This position offers competitive pay starting at $18/hr., based on experience.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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)
• Perform fleet inspections to assess tire needs and make recommendations to fleets as needed
• 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

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Valid driver's license required
• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

Positive attitude and the ability to relate well with other employees and customers.

Skills

Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

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

Pay

Starting at $18/hr., based on experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.