Tire Tech (EAP)

About the Role

Ecology Auto Parts Inc. is looking for a Tire Repair Technician to join our team to provide our drivers with hands-on experience regarding various sizes of semi-truck and trailer tires and wheels. As our new Tire Repair Technician, you will assess tread levels and valve quality on tires, check wear patterns to determine how much life is left in the tire before it needs replacement, re-tread vehicle tires, changing tires on our vehicles throughout the shift based on the needs of our drivers, repair/replace tires, do fleet checks, road service calls, after hours calls and minor service and repairs on our vehicles. You will support all aspects of tire repair & replacement. You will report to the Tire Repair Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Assess tread levels and valve quality on tires
• Check wear patterns to determine how much life is left in the tire before it needs replacement
• Re-tread vehicle tires
• Change tires on vehicles throughout the shift based on driver needs
• Repair/replace tires
• Perform fleet checks
• Conduct road service calls
• Handle after‑hours calls
• Perform minor service and repairs on vehicles
• Support all aspects of tire repair & replacement
• Report to the Tire Repair Supervisor
• Use all safety related PPE such as gloves, safety glasses and tire cages while doing any work
• Drive service trucks to customer and/or road locations to provide fleet services and/or respond to emergency calls
• Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks
• Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools
• Separate tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers
• Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes and tears
• Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs into punctures, using hand tools