BestDrive Retread Technician Job ID: REF100346W

Continental; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Employer 401(k) Match

Global leader

Job summary

BestDrive in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Retread Technician to inspect tires, analyze casings, and take steps to repair or rebuild CLT and Medium Truck tires. You will follow Conti procedures to insulate, retread, and cure casings, ensuring airtight seals and quality results for customer fleets.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and strong communication. Typical hours are 7am-5pm with safety protocols in place; benefits and growth opportunities are offered by a global leader.

Qualifications

• The ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on a team and independently.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Inspect casings using Conti tools, procedures, and work instructions.
• Run casings through the shearography machine, analyze results and grade the casing.
• Buff the remaining tread of the casings using Conti procedures.
• Apply tread to the prepared casing using Conti tools and methods.
• Assemble envelope, install inner envelope and ensure an airtight seal for curing.
• Vacuum test the envelope and repair any casing injuries.
• Load the curing chamber and set proper curing parameters.
• Inspect casings again using established tools and procedures.
• Communicate with BestDrive sales and end-user fleet personnel for task completion.
• Complete necessary paperwork legibly.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Retread Technician must be able to inspect tires, analyze, and take recommended steps to properly repair or rebuild CLT and Medium Truck tires for the purpose of adding value to customers and providing additional revenue to BestDrive.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Inspect casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Runs casings through the shearography machine, analyzes the results and grades the casing.
• Buff the remaining tread of the casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Make the application of the tread on the prepared casing using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Places the casing in the envelope (envelope), installs the inner envelope and ensures an airtight seal for curing.
• Vacuum tests the envelope to ensure that the package sealed. Repair injuries to the casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Loads the curing chamber and sets the proper curing parameters for the load.
• Inspect casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Communicate with BestDrive salesmen and end user fleet personnel for completion of desired service tasks
• Complete necessary paperwork legibly.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements pertaining to this position.

Additional Information

THE ENVIRONMENT

• Work hours are generally 7am-5pm Monday - Friday. Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.
• This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk.
• Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA and MSHA regulations and safety requirements.
• Required to lift 75-100 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift, up to 150 lbs. individually.

THE PERKS:

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Must be 18 years or older
• The ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work on a team and independently
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, clearly and professionally with co-workers and management.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1-2 years previous manufacturing experience

Company Description

BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 26 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country