Tire Technician, Kelowna

FOUNTAIN TIRE LTD; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

RRSP with company matching

Training & advancement opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Tire/parts/service discounts

Job summary

Fountain Tire Kelowna is hiring Tire Technicians to install, balance, rotate, and repair tires for passenger and light trucks, in a clean, safe shop.

We offer competitive wages starting at $20+ per hour (based on experience), comprehensive benefits, training and certification support, and opportunities for advancement into apprenticeships and leadership.

Join a team-focused environment with great customers and a path to own your Fountain Tire store.

Qualifications

• Customer-service focus and ability to develop relationships with team and customers.
• Knowledge of passenger and light truck tires and wheels is an asset.
• Basic computer skills.
• Willingness to learn and pursue certifications with training.
• Ability to consistently lift 25 kilograms.

Responsibilities

• Install, balance, rotate, and repair passenger and light truck tires and wheels.
• Reset TPMS (tire pressure monitoring systems).
• Maintain tire service equipment on a regular schedule.
• Complete specialty tire work (studding, retread, run flat, nitrogen, etc.).
• Assist in inventory management through documentation processes and counts.
• Maintain safety for yourself and coworkers.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Valid driver’s license

Positive attitude

Ability to lift 25 kg

Job description

Overview

Fountain Tire Kelowna (1952 Spall Rd - Unit 6), an established automotive repair shop, is looking for responsible, safe, and dedicated associates to join our team as Tire Technicians!

What do we offer?

• Competitive wages: $20+ per hour (based on experience)
• Health, dental, and vision benefit programs for you and your family, including a RRSP program with company matching!
• We will develop your skills and certifications with our excellent training & opportunities for advancement
• The opportunity to work with an excellent team and great customers in a clean, safe, and respectful environment
• Regular full-time day shifts, with opportunities for overtime during our busy seasons (spring and fall)
• Discounts for you and your family on tires, parts, and services at all Fountain Tire locations
• The opportunity for growth into apprenticeships and leadership positions - own your own Fountain Tire store!

You will be responsible for:

• Installing, balancing, rotating, and repairing passenger and light truck tires and wheels
• Resetting and repairing tire pressure monitoring systems (TPMS)
• Maintaining tire service equipment on a regularly scheduled basis
• Completing specialty tire work which could include studding, retread, run flat, nitrogen, etc.
• Assist in inventory management through documentation processes and annual inventory counts
• The responsibility to keep yourself and your coworkers safe

What does it take to get on track?

• Previous automotive/tire industry experience would be great, however we are willing to train motivated individuals with a positive attitude
• A working knowledge of passenger and light truck tires, specialty tire services and wheels is an asset
• A customer-service focus with the ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with team members and customers
• A keen attention to detail
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license and provide a satisfactory Driver’s Abstract
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to consistently lift 25 kilograms

At Fountain Tire, you’d have a great place to work! Market leading wages, a manager with a large support network, and the chance to learn and grow.

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