Tire Person

R+L Carriers; Wilmington (OH); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation after 90 days

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Job summary

R+L Carriers, Inc. is seeking a Tire Mechanic for our Wilmington, OH Service Center. The role involves changing and repairing class 8 fleet tires, performing maintenance, and handling on-road service calls. Candidates must be able to lift up to 125 lbs and stand on concrete for extended periods.

We offer full-time shifts with hourly pay between $23.73 and $31.28, plus benefits and vacation after 90 days. Join a team focused on safety, reliability, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 year of commercial tire experience is required.
• Mount and dismount truck tires and inspect tires for wear.
• Able to lift up to 125 lbs and stand on concrete for extended periods.
• Operate tire balancer and air tools safely on site and on the road.
• Ability to drive and perform service calls with a service truck.
• Basic knowledge of DOT requirements and tire DOT information.
• Identify retread vs new tires and proper wheel fasteners.

Responsibilities

• Change, repair, and maintain tractor-trailer tires.
• Mount/dismount tires and perform on-road service calls as needed.
• Ensure wheels are properly tightened and safe for operation.

Skills

Commercial tire experience

Tire mounting/dismounting

Lift 125 lbs

Stand on concrete

Operate on-road serviceCalls

Good driving record

DOT knowledge

Retread vs new tire identification

Wheel types & fasteners

Tighten wheels

Operate air wrench

Use basic hand tools

Identifying MVR

Tools

Truck tire balancer

Air wrench

Job description

Job Description

Tire Mechanic, Hourly range is $23.73- $31.28 hr

Full-Time, Various Shifts Available

Earn 1 week of vacation after 90 days of employment

Come and experience the difference with R+L Carriers.

R+L Carriers has an immediate opportunity for Tire Mechanics at our Wilmington, OH Service Center. Preferred Candidates will have the ability to lift up to 125lbs, work in a fast-paced environment as well as change, repair, and maintenance tractor-trailer tires with ease. Mechanics are responsible for changing and repairing tires on class 8 fleet vehicles. In addition, candidates must have a good driving record. Other duties may apply as requested by management.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Must have 1-year Commercial Tire experience
• Mount and dismount truck and car tires
• Ability to lift 125 lbs.
• Ability to stand on concrete for extended periods of time
• Operate off and on the truck balancer
• Must have current operator's license and the ability to operate and perform service calls on the road with a service truck
• Must have basic knowledge of tire D.O.T. information
• Basic knowledge of out of service criteria
• Identify the difference between a retread and a new tire
• Identify each wheel type and proper fasteners
• Operate 1' air wrench
• Identify and operate basic hand tools
• Properly tighten all types of wheelsli>
• Properly repair a tractor-trailer tire to company standards
• Clean MVR required

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Benefits

R+L Carriers offers an excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions, Paid Vacation & Holidays, and vacation lodging at our exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.

Equal Employment Opportunity

R+L Carriers Shared Services, LLC (“R+L Carriers”) and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or otherwise reference your race, religion, age, sex, genetic, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. This application is considered current for ninety (90) days only. At the end of this period, if you are still interested in employment, it will be necessary for you to reapply by completing a new application.