Description
Tire Mechanic - Towing & Roadside Service
Pay Scale: $18.00 - $25.00 hr (depending on experience)
Company: Roadrunner Wrecker Service
Location: Leesburg, VA
Type: Full-time - Competitive pay plus benefits package
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p
About the Role
Roadrunner Wrecker Service is hiring a Tire Technician to handle tire service in our shop and on the road, for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. You'll respond to roadside calls, change and repair tires on commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, and keep our towing fleet running safely. It's a hands-on job for someone who works well under pressure, puts safety first, and takes pride in getting drivers back on the road.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to roadside tire calls around the clock, including highway shoulders and bad weather
- Mount, demount, repair and replace tires on passenger, light-truck and Class 3-8 commercial vehicles, including steer, drive and trailer positions
- Inspect tires for tread depth, damage, irregular wear and DOT compliance, and recommend replacements
- Do plug-patch and section repairs to industry standards
- Torque lug nuts to spec with calibrated tools and re-torque when required
- Install and service TPMS sensors, valve stems and wheel hardware
- Balance and rotate tires, and check the alignment of the wheel assembly
- Service and inspect tires on Valor Fleet's own tow trucks, wreckers and rollbacks
- Set up safe work zones with cones, flares and lighting, following DOT and company safety rules
- Keep the service truck, tools and tire inventory stocked, clean and in working order
- Complete work orders, inspection reports and customer invoices accurately, using a tablet or dispatch software
- Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, drivers and customers
- Help with towing, jump starts, lockouts or fuel delivery when needed (if cross-trained)
Required:
- 1+ years of tire service experience, commercial or heavy-duty preferred
- Knows how to use tire machines, impact guns, torque wrenches, bead breakers and jacks
- Understands safe tire inflation practices, including using an inflation cage for split or multi-piece rims
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Can lift up to 100+ lbs, and can kneel, bend and work outdoors in all weather
- Can pass a background check, drug screen and DOT physical
Requirements
- TIA certifications (Commercial Tire Service, ATS, or Basic/Advanced Truck Tire Service) preferred.
- WreckMaster or TRAA towing certification preferred.
- Experience with roadside or mobile service
- Own basic hand tools
What We Offer
- Competitive pay with overtime and on-call pay
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- 401(k) [with company match]
- Paid training and certifications
- Uniforms and PPE provided
- Room to grow into lead tech, fleet maintenance or towing roles