Roadside Technician Commercial Tires - Lafayette, LA

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 25,485 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick pay

Job summary

A leading tire service provider in Lafayette, LA seeks a Roadside Technician for commercial tires. Responsibilities include emergency tire repairs and roadside assistance for semi-truck fleets. Ideal candidates will have a valid driver's license and can expect starting pay of $18.50–$20.00 per hour, with additional benefits including medical and tuition reimbursement. Join a company that values service excellence and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license required for the role.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an emergency response tire technician for semi-truck fleets.
• Assist with mounting orders and cleaning the shop.
• Provide roadside tire repair and change services.

Skills

Servicing commercial tires

Emergency response

Inflating tires to prescribed PSI

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Roadside Technician – Commercial Tires role in Lafayette, LA at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an emergency response tire technician for semi-truck fleets; dispatch to customer locations to repair or change tires and provide roadside service as needed.
• When there are no service calls pending, assist with mounting orders, cleaning and organizing the shop, and other general duties as required.

Shift & Pay

• Starting pay: $18.50–$20.00 per hour. After-hours calls can pay up to $40.00 per hour.
• There is a mandatory on-call rotation; after-hours service calls are paid at double time with a minimum of 2 hours per call.
• Example: if a technician accepts, arrives, and completes a call in 45 minutes, they will receive an additional 1 hour 15 minutes of double-time pay.

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.
• Ongoing training and opportunities for career advancement.

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 company sponsorship now or in the future

Preferred Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Previous Commercial Service Tire experience

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
• Inflating tires to prescribed PSI per load requirements
• Complying with OSHA regulations and safety requirements including proper PPE, tire cages, and following all safety policies and procedures

About Us

We are a service and retreading market leader with over 200 Commercial Tire Centers and Truck Care Centers located across the United States. Our mission is SERVICE EXCELLENCE – ALWAYS. Goodyear Commercial Tire & Service Centers (CTSC) are owned by Goodyear and offer trusted tires, reliable services, and tools to help lower operating costs. It\'s part of Goodyear's Total Solution for commercial and off-the-road fleets.

Goodyear is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.