General Laborer - Tire Service Technician Trainee

GTT Commercial Tires; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

GTT Commercial Tires in Portsmouth, VA seeks a General Laborer to build hands-on tire skills. You will start with core inventory and grading duties while training under experienced technicians to learn commercial tire installation and roadside service.

This entry-level role emphasizes a strong work ethic, mechanical curiosity, and the ability to lift heavy tires. You’ll contribute to a clean, safe shop and yard, and have opportunities for hands-on growth into skilled tire and road service

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and proactive attitude toward learning new skills.
• Genuine interest in mechanics, tools, automotive, or commercial service.
• Ability to lift, roll, and move heavy tires throughout the workday.
• Commitment to following all shop and field safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Sort tire inventory, organize stock, and grade tires by condition and tread life.
• Learn mounting, balancing, and installation on fleet and commercial vehicles.
• Shadow technicians to learn roadside commercial tire repair, replacement, and emergency service operations.
• Help keep the shop, service area, and inventory yard clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Motivation

Mechanical Interest

Physical Stamina

Safety Mindset

Job description

Benefits:

• Dental insurance


• Employee discounts


• Health insurance


• Training & development


• Vision insurance

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated, driven individual with a strong interest in mechanics to join our team as a General Laborer. This position offers a great entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build hands-on skills in the tire industry. You will start with core inventory and grading duties while training under experienced technicians to learn commercial tire installation and roadside service.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory & Grading: Sort tire inventory, organize stock, and accurately grade tires based on condition and tread life.


• Tire Installation Training: Learn the fundamentals of commercial tire mounting, balancing, and installation on a wide range of fleet and commercial vehicles.


• Road Service Training: Shadow experienced technicians to learn roadside commercial tire repair, replacement, and emergency service operations.


• Facility Maintenance: Help keep the shop, service area, and inventory yard clean, organized, and safe.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Motivation & Drive: Strong work ethic, reliable attendance, and a eager, proactive attitude toward learning new skills.


• Mechanical Interest: A genuine interest in mechanics, tools, automotive, or commercial service.


• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift, roll, and move heavy commercial tires throughout the workday.


• Safety Mindset: Commitment to following all shop and field safety protocols.

Benefits & Compensation

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage available after 90 days of active employment.


• Paid Time Off: 1 week of paid vacation after 1 year of active employment.


• Career Growth: Hands-on training and advancement opportunities into skilled Commercial Tire & Road Service Technician roles.

Schedule & Hours

• Specific schedule options and shift details will be shared upon interest/interview.