Automotive Apprentice Level 2+

**Automotive Apprentice - Level 2+/ Commercial Tire Technician**
**Watford, ON**
**On-Site**

**Role Description**

Kal Tire is seeking an Automotive Apprentice Level 2+ to join our busy team in Watford, ON. As a new team member, you’ll perform front shop service, off-site fleet service, and roadside assistance while using your exceptional customer service skills. Problem solver and adaptable to changing situations.

**Responsibilities**:

- Troubleshoot, repair, and perform service work on commercial tires and wheels including removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installation, reinstallations, and diagnostics.
- Conduct routine tire inspections and maintenance services to ensure proper tire inflation, tread wear, and overall conditions.
- Answer service calls to provide tire-related assistance for commercial vehicles stranded on the road.
- Interact with customers in a friendly professional manner. Listen to their tire-related concerns, provide advice, and recommend appropriate options based on their vehicle type, usage, and budget.
- Communicate effectively to explain tire services performed and any additional recommendations for maintenance and repairs.

**Job Requirements**
- ** Valid Driver’s License**:

- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving attitude.
- 1 yr + experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tire services.
- You are a self-starter dedicated to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and constructive workplace.
- Comfortable working with mínimal supervision.
- Enjoy creating positive and building long-term relationships.
- Ability to excel in a physical environment and comfortable lifting 50lbs at shoulder height.
- Safety mindset, willing to wear all required PPE, and follow all safety procedures.

**What We Offer**
- Full-Time permanent position 40 hours/week
- Competitive wages ($20-$25+ depending on experience)
- Comprehensive medical and dental benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Defined contribution pension plan, and a group RRSP/DPSP matching program.
- Discount on tires and mechanical services
- Flexible hybrid work policy/ Opportunity to work remotely.
- Positive work culture, opportunities for growth and development, and work-life balance.
- Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.
- The opportunity to work on a variety of projects within a multidisciplinary team.