Commercial Tire Technician Trainee

Scotia Tirecraft; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

Paid training

Certifications

Health benefits

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Purchase Program

Career advancement

Job summary

Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. in Mississauga, ON is seeking a Tire Technician Trainee to join our team. This full-time role offers hands-on training, certifications and a clear path to become a qualified Commercial Tire Technician.

You will learn tire installation, rotation, balancing, service trucks and fleet maintenance while working with experienced technicians and supporting customers with professionalism and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn to work with trucks and equipment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Dependable, punctual and able to work both independently and in a team.
• No prior commercial tire experience required; hands-on training provided.

Responsibilities

• Install, remove, rotate, balance and repair commercial tires.
• Service commercial trucks, trailers and fleet vehicles.
• Assist with roadside and customer-site tire service.
• Complete fleet inspections and tire maintenance checks.
• Safely operate tire service tools and equipment.
• Record work orders and take required photographs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Dependability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. – Mississauga, ON
Full-Time | Approximately 45 Hours per Week

Scotia Tire is looking for a reliable, hardworking Tire Technician Trainee who wants to build a career in the commercial tire industry.

No previous commercial tire experience is required. We will provide hands-on training, industry certifications and the opportunity to develop into a fully qualified Commercial Tire Technician.

What You’ll Do

Working alongside experienced technicians, you will learn how to:

• Install, remove, rotate, balance and repair commercial tires.

• Service commercial trucks, trailers and fleet vehicles.

• Assist with roadside and customer-site tire service.

• Complete fleet inspections and tire maintenance checks.

• Safely operate commercial tire service tools and equipment.

• Complete work orders, service documentation and required photographs.

• Maintain service trucks, equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition.

• Assist with tire and wheel inventory, loading and receiving.

• Communicate professionally with customers, Dispatch, Service Advisors and Sales Representatives.

• Follow Scotia Tire safety procedures and customer site requirements.

As your training and experience progress, you will also be trained to participate in commercial roadside service and Scotia Tire's shared after-hours/on-call rotation.

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract.

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with trucks and equipment.

• Dependable, punctual and willing to learn.

• Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Previous automotive, tire, mechanical, warehouse or fleet experience is an asset, but not required.

Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on, physically demanding position.

Candidates must be able to:

• Regularly lift and handle approximately 80–100 lbs.

• Bend, kneel and crouch for extended periods.

• Work around commercial trucks and heavy equipment.

• Safely perform physical work in shop, fleet-yard and roadside environments.

Training Provided

Scotia Tire will provide training in:

• Commercial tire installation and repair

• Tire inspection and fleet maintenance

• Commercial wheel installation

• Roadside service

• Service truck procedures

• Workplace safety

• Customer service

• Work-order and documentation procedures

• TIA certification

• Commercial Wheel Installer certification

What We Offer

• Full-time employment

• Paid training

• Industry certification opportunities

• Health and Dental Benefits

• Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Employee Purchase Program

• Opportunities for advancement

• Career path toward becoming a qualified Commercial Tire Technician

If you are mechanically inclined, dependable and looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, we would like to hear from you.

Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants who require them.