Commercial Tire Technician

Shelby American, Inc.; Mishawaka (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Commercial Tire Technician to join their team in Mishawaka. This full-time role involves hands-on work with commercial tires, including installation, balancing, and repairs, both in-shop and on-site. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on safety and teamwork, with the ability to work independently and handle technical tasks under pressure. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting opportunity for those passionate about the tire and repair industry.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Employee discounts

Medical, dental, vision

401K/Match

Group life insurance

Company paid short term disability

Paid holidays off

Paid time off

Free employee assistance program

Paid training

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in passenger or commercial tire repair required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet insurance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and repair commercial tires.
• Safely operate shop machinery and perform general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Accountability

Autonomy

Customer-Oriented

Detail-Oriented

Problem-Solving

Reliability

Safety-Conscious

Schedule Flexibility

Technical Aptitude

Working under Pressure

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Alignment equipment

Job description

Zolman’s Best One Tire & Service – Seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into eight retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and four commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, and Benton Harbor, MI.

We are seeking qualified commercial tire technicians for our Mishawaka and South Bend locations who value safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for removing, installing, rotating, balancing, and performing flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location). Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

We offer a full benefit package including:

• Weekly pay
• Employee discounts
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K/Match
• Group life insurance
• Company paid short term disability and life insurance
• Paid holidays off
• Paid time off
• Free and confidential employee assistance program
• Paid training
• Employee uniforms
• TIA training opportunities
• Company picnics/events
• Branded attire
• Opportunity for growth

Essential Functions:

1. Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location), performed per TIA Commercial guidelines
2. Safely separate and reassemble tires onto wheels, using specialized equipment
3. Inspect casings for defects
4. Locate and seal tire punctures (patch and plug)
5. Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting
6. Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor
7. Perform basic maintenance and repair
8. Drive service truck to customer locations and for road service
9. Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks
10. Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks
11. Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
12. Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
13. Perform general housekeeping duties
14. Perform other duties as assigned

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category.

Position Qualifications:

• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-Oriented – Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures
• Detail-Oriented – Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Problem-Solving – Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability – The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Safety-Conscious – Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Schedule Flexibility – Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times.
• Technical Aptitude – Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working under Pressure – Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Lifting: Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high.
• Squatting, bending, and twisting: frequent
• Repetitive motion
• Sustained vibrations
• Standing: for extended periods of time.
• Environment: Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.

Education:

High school graduate or general education degree (GED)

Experience:

1-2 years’ experience in passenger or commercial tire repair.

Certifications/Licenses:

Valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements. Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT physical (for service trucks). TIA Commercial 200 Level (company can provide). Ongoing training is required per company’s standards.

Computer:

Able to operate all diagnostics and alignment equipment.