Tire Technician

KAG Canada; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics and transportation company in Yellowknife is seeking a Tire Technician to maintain and manage the tire needs of their fleet. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of commercial or fleet tire experience and a safety-conscious approach. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for personal development. Excellent teamwork and a family-like atmosphere are emphasized.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Company paid benefit package

Referral rewards up to $2,000

Education expenses covered for apprentices

Qualifications

• 2 - 3 years of commercial or fleet tire experience is required.
• Safety conscious approach to all job duties.
• Some off road tire experience.

Responsibilities

• Removing and installing tires on tractor trailers and construction equipment.
• Rotating tires to increase tread wear.
• Performing on road tire repairs as needed.

Skills

Commercial or fleet tire experience

Safety conscious approach

Off road tire experience

Tire program management experience

Job description

Our Canadian operating companies, known as KAG Canada, include Westcan Bulk Transport, RTL Construction, Les Distributions Carl Beaulac, Paul’s Hauling, Kentrax Transport, Connectrans Logistics and Valley West Transport – One team driven to make a difference! If you want to contribute to KAG's excellent tradition of innovation and leadership in the logistics and transportation industry, we invite you to apply!

Reporting to the Shop Supervisor, the Tire Technician works with our team in the shop to ensure the safe and efficient use, care, and maintenance of the tires on our tractor and trailer fleet.

About the position

• Removing and installing tires on Tractor Trailers and Construction equipment
• Rotating tires to increase tread wear
• Retorquing wheel nuts from all Branch units as needed from previous repairs
• Yard checks
• Track test tires
• Repairing and issuing tire chains
• Performing hose tests on fuel, LPG, NH3
• Performing on road tire repairs as needed to reduce and better manage outside vendor expenses
• Performing air checks & Torques
• Maintaining a safe and clean work area

What you bring

• 2 – 3 years of commercial or fleet tire experience is required
• Safety conscious approach to all job duties
• Some Off road tire experience
• Tire program Management experience

What’s in it for you

• Competitive compensation including company paid benefit package
• Referral reward payments up to $2,000 available per successful hire (certain conditions apply)
• We are a fun team and maintain a family like atmosphere
• We listen to your ideas and give you an opportunity to make changes
• We have an uncompromising commitment to safety and lead by example everyday through actively caring about one another
• Education expenses covered for all apprentice levels, 95% wages while attending technical school

External applicants in consideration will adhere to a company-paid criminal record search.

We love diversity! KAG Canada is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity in the workplace and equivalently considers applications from qualified women, men, visible minorities, aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. We welcome applications from all interested individuals; however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.