Commercial Tire Technician

Colony Tire Corporation; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid holidays

Vacation

Company-paid life insurance

Short-term disability

Short-term disability

Job summary

A tire services company in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Full-time Commercial Service Tire Technician. The role involves repairing and replacing tires on commercial vehicles, conducting inspections, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should possess mechanical knowledge and a valid driver's license. This position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and ability to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools.
• Physical ability to lift up to 100 pounds and perform strenuous tasks.
• Document work accurately according to company policy.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace tires on commercial vehicles.
• Inspect tires and wheels before and after service.
• Document work performed accurately.
• Identify proper tire size, ply, and load; replace valve stems as needed.
• Pull vehicles safely; review work orders with supervisors.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Operation and Control

Active Listening

Time Management

Flexibility

Static Strength

Knowledge of commonly used tools

Operating Vehicles

Tools

Pneumatic wrenches

Machine tools

Jack stands

Balancing machines

Job description

Overview

Full‑time Commercial Service Tire Technician position in Roanoke, VA. Competitive pay and a complete benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with profit sharing, paid holidays, vacation, company‑paid life insurance, and short‑term disability.

Summary

Employee will be required to repair and replace tires on commercial vehicles at the Colony location, customer locations, and on service calls along highways, as well as perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

• Must have a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Follow established procedures to inspect tires, and wheels before and after service.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Unbolt and re‑bolt wheels from/to vehicles, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount any type of tire on drop center, semi‑drop center and multi‑piece rims.
• Match mating of dual assemblies.
• Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size, ply, and load requirement.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening – Giving full attention to what other people are saying.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine is working properly.
• Time Management – Managing one’s own time.
• Flexibility – The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength – The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools – Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including power tools such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, jack sand hoists, and common hand tools.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts and commercial vehicles.
• Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and entire body.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Work Styles

• Attention to Detail – Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job.
• Independence – Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision.
• Integrity – Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, and working ethically.
• Stress Tolerance – Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly with high stress situations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, where exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed.

EEO Policy Statement

Colony Tire Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Colony Tire Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Colony Tire Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Colony Tire’s employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.