Roadside Technician Commercial Tires - Joliet, IL

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 28,929 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

A leading tire service company is seeking a Roadside Technician to perform on-site emergency tire repairs for semi-truck fleets. This role requires a valid driver's license and you must be at least 21 years old. Training is provided, and you'll participate in a mandatory on-call rotation for after-hours service. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, 401(k) matching, and tuition reimbursement, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in tire services.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency tire repairs on-site for semi-truck fleets.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours service requests.
• Assist with general duties when no service calls are pending.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Ability to work on commercial tires

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

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The pay range for this position is $21.00–$24.00 per hour; however, base pay offered may vary depending on factors such as job‑related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location. Selected candidates may be eligible for a number of benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, sick and vacation time, as well as tire discounts.

The Roadside Technician role is an emergency‑response tire technician for semi‑truck fleets. When a customer has a tire‑related failure, a Technician is dispatched to the customer’s location to repair or change the tire. A Technician is expected to be roadside when performing duties. When there are no service calls pending, Technicians will help mount orders, clean and organize the shop, and perform other general duties as needed.

Experience is not required for this position; training will be provided.

Shift Information

This position includes participation in a mandatory on‑call rotation. During an assigned on‑call period, technicians are expected to respond to after‑hours service requests—including evenings and weekends—with a high rate of acceptance. All after‑hours service calls are compensated at a premium pay rate with guaranteed minimums.

Benefits At‑a‑Glance

• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, wellness program, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid vacation/sick pay and holidays, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, and a safe work environment.
• On‑going training and further career advancement opportunities.

Basic Requirements

• Valid driver's license and meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous commercial service tire experience.

About the Role: What skills will you learn?

• Servicing commercial tires including dismounting, mounting, and repairing any type of tire.
• Perform match mounting, match mating dual assemblies, and radial runout as necessary.
• Inflate tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements including proper PPE, use of tire cages, and adherence to safety policies and procedures.

About Us

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 commercial tire centers and truck care centers across the United States. We service the largest nationwide commercial fleets while providing friendly hometown service to regional and local fleets. Our mission statement is “SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS”. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear, which uniquely qualifies us to offer trusted tires, reliable services and powerful management tools to help lower operating costs. It’s all part of Goodyear’s Total Solution for commercial and off‑the‑road fleets.

Application Process

• Within 5 minutes of applying, you’ll receive an email and text with a link to complete the prescreen questionnaire on any device.
• If you pass, you’ll receive an invitation to schedule a phone or in‑person interview.
• Your Goodyear application dashboard shows status updates and recruiter contact details for assistance.