Tire Person

About the role

Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers. R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Tire Mechanics at our Lakeland, FL Service Center.

Responsibilities

• Preferred candidates will have the ability to lift up to 125 lbs, work in a fast‑paced environment as well as change, repair, and maintain tractor‑trailer tires with ease.
• Mechanics are responsible for changing and repairing tires on class 8 fleet vehicles.
• Candidates must have a good driving record.
• Other duties may apply as requested by management.

Requirements

• Must have 1‑year Commercial Tire experience
• Mount and dismount truck and car tires
• Ability to lift 125 lbs
• Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time
• Operate off and on the truck balancer
• Must have current operator's license and the ability to operate and perform service calls on the road with a service truck
• Must have basic knowledge of tire D.O.T. information
• Basic knowledge of out of service criteria
• Identify the difference between a retread and a new tire
• Identify each wheel type and proper fasteners
• Operate 1' air wrench
• Identify and operate basic hand tools
• Properly tighten all types of wheels
• Properly repair a tractor‑trailer tire to company standards
• Clean MVR required

Pay

$23.13 - $29.95/hr.

Schedule

Full-Time Monday – Friday – 4p to 2:30a

Benefits

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment