Commercial Tire Technician — On-the-Job Training & Growth

Southern Tire Mart; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

On-the-job training

Opportunities for growth and promotion

Stable, team-oriented work environment

Job summary

Southern Tire Mart in Odessa, TX is seeking a Tire Technician to mount, dismount, and inspect commercial truck tires. You will help with repairs, installations, inflations, and balancing, ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Ideal candidates bring some tire service experience or a mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic. This role offers on-the-job training, competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative team environment in a busy shop.

Qualifications

• Previous commercial tire service experience preferred but not required.
• Experience mounting and dismounting commercial truck tires is a plus.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn commercial tire service procedures.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power tools, and tire service equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Dependable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mount and dismount commercial truck tires using approved tools and procedures.
• Inspect tires, wheels, and rims for damage, excessive wear, safety concerns.
• Perform tire repairs, including patching and plugging, according to standards.
• Install and remove commercial tire and wheel assemblies.
• Inflate tires to proper specifications and check for leaks.
• Assist with balancing tire and wheel assemblies when required.
• Identify tires that require repair, replacement, or further inspection.
• Prepare tires and wheel assemblies for installation, delivery, or pickup.
• Operate tire-changing equipment, jacks, impact tools, and other service equipment.
• Perform routine inspections of tools and equipment and report safety/maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, safe tire slab and work area.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Assist other technicians and team members with shop operations as needed.

Skills

Tire service experience

Mount/dismount tires

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tool operation

Attention to safety

Team-oriented

Dependability

Driver's license

Tools

Tire-changing equipment

Jacks

Impact tools

Power tools

Job description

Southern Tire Mart in Odessa, TX is seeking a Tire Technician to mount, dismount, and inspect commercial truck tires. You will help with repairs, installations, inflations, and balancing, ensuring adherence to safety standards and procedures.

Ideal candidates bring some tire service experience or a mechanical aptitude and a strong work ethic. This role offers on-the-job training, competitive pay, benefits, and a collaborative team environment in a busy shop.