OTR Repair Technician

Commercial Tire; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Tire in Meridian, ID is seeking an OTR Repair Tech to safely inspect, skive, repair, and cure large earthmover tires. This full-time role emphasizes high-quality repairs aligned with Commercial Tire specifications and safety standards.

The position involves operating grinders/routers, fabricating section repairs, curing with REMA/Monaflex systems, and assisting in warehousing. Candidates should meet basic qualifications and be prepared for a physically demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
• High school Diploma or GED (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Safety First: Adheres to and supports shop safety guidelines, lifting protocols, and safe tire handling.
• OTR Inspection & Diagnosis: Conducts non-destructive inspections of large OTR casings to identify damage and determine repairability.
• Skiving & Injury Preparation: Safely operates grinders and routers to remove damaged cords and create clean skive channels.
• Section Repair Fabrication: Builds reinforcing structures inside the tire carcass using patches and plies.
• Cushion Gum & Plugging: Fills injury channels with cushion gum to prepare the section for vulcanization.
• Vulcanization & Curing: Operates curing systems to complete the heat-curing cycle.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs minor maintenance on tools and machines and keeps area hazard-free.
• Quality Assurance: Maintains high-quality workmanship to extend tire life.
• Warehouse: Assists in warehouse between repairs, receiving freight, checking orders, and pulling inventory.

Skills

Safety awareness

Inspection skills

Tire repair

Manual dexterity

Lifting requirement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pneumatic grinders

Routers

Tire machines

PPE compliance

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Meridian, ID, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 4718

Salary Range: $23.00 To $26.00 Hourly

At Commercial Tire, we believe great people build great companies. As a proudly employee-owned organization, every team member has a stake in our success.

Full-time employees enjoy outstanding benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, stock ownership opportunities, a strong 401(k) plan, and generous paid time off.

If you’re looking for a career where you’re valued, supported, and set up to grow, we’d love to meet you!

Job Title: OTR Repair Tech

Reports to: Manager (or similar position)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Job Type: Full time

Position Overview

Commercial Tire, an employee-owned and operated company, is looking for a dedicated individual for the OTR Repair Tech position. This individual must safely perform specialized in-shop inspection, skiving, section repair, and curing tasks on large earthmover, agricultural, construction, and mining tires. An emphasis is placed on producing high-quality repairs that conform to Commercial Tire specifications and industry safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety First: Adheres to and supports strict shop safety guidelines, heavy-lifting protocols, and safe tire handling standards.
• OTR Inspection & Diagnosis: Conducts thorough non-destructive inspections of large OTR tire casings to identify hidden damage, deep lacerations, and determine repairability.
• Skiving & Injury Preparation: Safely operates pneumatic grinders and routers to gouge and remove damaged steel cords and rubber, creating clean skive channels.
• Section Repair Fabrication: Builds reinforcing structures inside the tire carcass using specialized uncured, heat-cure, or dual-cure OTR repair patches and plies.
• Cushion Gum & Plugging: Fills skived injury channels with raw rubber compound/cushion gum utilizing extruder guns to prepare the section for vulcanization.
• Vulcanization & Curing: Operates section repair curing systems (such as REMA Thermopress or Monaflex heat pads/airbags) to complete the heat-curing cycle.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performs minor maintenance on specialized shop tools and machines, ensuring the work area remains organized, clean, and hazard-free.
• Quality Assurance: Maintains high-quality workmanship to maximize the operating lifespan of expensive earthmover and industrial tires.
• Warehouse: Assist in warehouse in between repairs and production — receiving freight, checking off orders, and pulling inventory using our tire location software

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable
• High school Diploma or GED (preferred)

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL & ENVIRONMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Physical Demands:

• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and walking on uneven surfaces
• Frequent lifting/carrying: up to 50 lbs; occasional lifting over 100 lbs
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for grasping and dexterity
• Constant visual, auditory, and verbal communication required
• Frequent exposure to noise, dirt, dust, mechanical vibration, fumes, and outdoor conditions
• Occasional hazards due to mechanical equipment and moving objects

Equipment Operated:

• Tire machines, compressors, air tools and hand tools
• Company-provided software and system for work orders and inventory
• Required to use protective gear (PPE)

Compliance & Acknowledgment - This position must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. Commercial Tire complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.