Commercial Tire Technician

About the role

Zolman’s Best One Tire & Service is seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician for our Benton Harbor location. We are a locally owned and operated business servicing automotive, light truck, and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs since 1978. This role values safety and teamwork, focusing on commercial and large equipment tires.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location), following TIA Commercial guidelines
• 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
• Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor
• Perform basic maintenance and repair
• Drive service truck to customer locations and for road service
• Raise and lower vehicles safely using hydraulic or floor jacks
• Safely operate all shop machinery, including safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air-powered tools, torque wrench, and/or torque sticks
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
• Safely operate all service truck machinery, including boom and hook
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED)
• 1-2 years’ experience in passenger or commercial tire repair
• Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements
• Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT physical (for service trucks)
• TIA Commercial 200 Level certification (company can provide)
• Able to operate all diagnostics and alignment equipment
• Ongoing training is required per company’s standards

Skills

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Detail-Oriented – Ability to pay attention to minute details
• Problem-Solving – Ability to find solutions or deal proactively with work-related problems
• Reliability – Dependable and trustworthy
• Safety-Conscious – Ability to identify and correct conditions affecting employee safety
• Schedule Flexibility – Must be flexible with scheduled hours based on customer needs
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high
• Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting
• Repetitive motion
• Sustained vibrations
• Standing for extended periods of time
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment (temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold)
• Vision requirements: near, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception
• Sense of sound for alarms, horns, and motorized equipment
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, and proper footwear

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Employee discounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K with company match
• Group life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• Paid training
• Employee uniforms and branded attire
• TIA training opportunities
• Company picnics and events
• Opportunities for growth

Schedule

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with willingness to work overtime as needed.