OTR Tire technician

Would you like to join Kal Tire's team in the Saint John, NB, location as a OTR Tire technician? As a OTR Tire Technician, you will deliver top-notch service by performing tire service on commercial vehicles according to company standards, collaborate closely with our clients and internal teams, assist in maintaining and repairing commercial vehicle equipment, and demonstrate a commitment to excellence in every task.

***Experience with tires and operating a boom/crane truck preferred.

Key Highlights of this role

• You will be able to execute tire service operations on commercial vehicles by Kal Tire's standards, focusing on precision and efficiency to maintain service quality.
• You have the opportunity to collaborate closely with clients and internal teams for seamless maintenance and repair of commercial vehicle equipment, showing a commitment to excellence in all tasks.
• You have the chance to demonstrate operational and technical mastery in dismounting and mounting tires for commercial vehicles, following safety protocols and load requirements.
• You will make an impact by conducting thorough equipment checks, calibrations, and repairs, showcasing expertise in heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools to ensure operational efficiency.

Why Kal Tire?

• Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• This position pays $20.46/hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP).
• A team member discount program that offers discounts on tires, services and more.

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Conduct routine tire inspections and maintenance services to ensure proper tire inflation, tread wear, and overall conditions.
• Provide on-site fleet service, roadside assistance, and off-site commercial tire services.
• Interact with customers professionally, addressing tire-related concerns, providing advice, and recommending appropriate options.
• Communicate effectively to explain tire services performed and any additional recommendations for maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications and Success

• A valid Driver's License
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving attitude.
• 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 minimal supervision.
• Enjoy creating positive and building long-term relationships.
• Ability to excel in a physical environment and comfortable lifting 50 lbs at shoulder height.
• Safety mindset, willing to wear all required PPE, and follow all safety procedures

Our Inclusive Culture

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Hiring Process

Upon shortlisting, a member of our recruiting team will contact you and invite you to a telephone interview. Successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person. 

To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

Solving our customers' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It's how we roll, and it's been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we've become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 270+ retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.