OTR Tire Technician

OTR Tire Technician, u00A0Valentine Gold Mineu00A0 Kal Tire is Canadau2019s largest independent tire dealer and one of North Americau2019s largest commercial tire dealers. Kal Tireu2019s Mining Tire Group is a leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. The company has warehouse facilities strategically located across Canada servicing over 250 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire owns and operates six earthmover retreading facilities located in Canada, the United Kingdom, West Africa,u00A0Chileu00A0and Mexico. The company employs more than 6,500 team members.Caliberu2019s Valentine Gold Mine in the Central Region of Newfoundland and Labrador, one of the top mining jurisdictions in the world. The Valentine Gold Mine is located in Central Newfoundland, approximately 80km Southwest of the mining communities of Millertown and Buchans. When completed, the Valentine Gold Mine will be the largest gold mine in Atlantic Canada and a significant contributor to the economy of Newfoundland and LabradorCORE RESPONSIBILITIESu00A0 Service ExcellencePerform tire service on customer equipment, the Kal Tire way.Assist mine maintenance staff as required.Conduct appropriate maintenance on tools and equipment.Maintain appropriate tire inspection and maintenance program.Respond to after-hoursu00A0call-outsu00A0as directed by your supervisor.Demonstrate and promote best practices and continuous improvement in everything we do.Operational / TechnicalDismount and mount tires for a variety of vehicles for the mining tire industry.Ensure that all tires are mounted safely and according to load requirements.Perform equipment checks and calibrations.Install and remove wheels from any type of vehicle.Mount and demount different types of tire and rim assembliesBalance light vehicle tire and rim assembly.Perform repairs to tires and tubes.Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.Operate heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools.Conduct maintenance checks and ensure all work is done according to Kal Tire's work and safety standards.Complete required reporting and logging of data, as required.Ensure the work area is maintained in an orderly, clean, and safe manner.Assist in managingu00A0inventoryu00A0for all operational requirements.Health, Safety & EnvironmentEnsure compliance with safety regulations and requirements.Ensure that hygiene standards are maintained in the facility.Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and behaviors to your Supervisor/lead hand, to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk to acceptable levelsReport all incidents and injuries according to proceduresAssist and co-operate with the site safety representative to resolve safety issues identifiedUse and maintain Personal Protective Equipment at all timesPerform vehicle Pre-start checks according to proceduresActively participate in regular meetings and inspectionsu00A0in order tou00A0promote and improve safety in the workplace and document accordinglyRead and confirm incident notices and other safety information conveyed to all personnelComply with site emergency evacuation procedures.KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSu00A0 The Key Performance Indicators are evolving and currently include:All safety standards areu00A0followedu00A0and work is performed without incident to team, equipment or tires.Correct and safe use of tire fitting tools and equipment are performedTires are repaired efficiently to meet the needs of the customer.Team member contributes to the smooth operations of the Kal Tire Shop.WORK EXPERIENCEu00A0At least two years of related experience with direct experience as a tire fitter preferred.OTR service training and certifications desired. Basic tire fitting skills u2013 Tire Fitter Levels 1 & 2 preferred.Experience operating and maintaining tire manipulators, forklifts, and service trucks.Experience working in an environment where safety procedures are a key part of daily operationsKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESu00A0Able to physically perform the duties of an OTR Tire Technician safely.Able to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses, certificates as required to perform the duties as required to work at mine sites.Able to perform mechanically related tasks.Able to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.Able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative, solve problems, be able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.Understand tire failure causes and analysis.Good communication skills and ability to express themselves well both verbally and in writing.Good literacy and numeracy skills.EDUCATIONu00A0Secondary school diploma or equivalent.Additional certification and training preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSu00A0Valid driveru2019s license and ability to comply with relevant insurance policies. #J-18808-Ljbffr