Truck Tire Technician (TTT)

Continental; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate Benefits

Total Rewards

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Tire Discounts

401k Match

Diverse Workplace

Employee Assistance

Growth Opportunities

Global Leader

Job summary

Continental is seeking a Truck Tire Technician to prepare commercial vehicle tires for warehousing and to inspect and repair tires to meet quality standards. You will use hand tools and gauges and communicate anomalies to related departments as needed.

You will perform 100% inspections, remove non-conforming tires from conveyors, and help maintain a safe, clean production environment with a focus on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. (we will not sponsor for this job).
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Run and operate finishing machines, x-ray machines, and other support machinery in the Commercial Final Finish department.
• Perform 100% tire inspection and remove off-standard tires from conveyors for disposition and recording.
• Ensure tire quality before warehousing and remove defective tires from the line.
• Maintain effective communication with Commercial Curing, Assembly, Warehouse, and Final Finish supervision.
• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and departmental policies.
• Keep work areas clean and orderly; follow standard practices to ensure quality and production.
• Perform other duties as directed by Supervisors or Department Manager.
• Ensure ESH procedures and legal requirements are implemented.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hand tools

Gauges

X-ray machines

Job description

Job Description

The Truck Tire Technician will:

Be responsible for preparing Commercial Vehicle Tires for Warehousing. The Truck Tire Technician is responsible for using hand tools, gauges, etc. to remove vents and/or flash from commercial vehicle tires, inspecting for defects and repairs to ensure quality. Also responsible for notifying all required departments of possible and/or known anomalies.

1 Run/operate all finishing machines, x-ray machines, and any support machinery in the Commercial Final Finish department.

2. Take responsibility for 100% Inspection of Truck Tires, determine the disposition of the tires according to established standards, and remove any off standard tires from the conveyors for inspection, and make the recording of information

3. Ensure the quality of the Commercial Tires being warehoused, detect and remove defective Commercial Truck Tires before the product leaves Commercial Final Finish

4. Maintain effective communication with Commercial Curing and Commercial Assembly, Warehouse, and Commercial Final Finish supervision.

5. Follow all plant policies, environmental policies, and plant and departmental safety policies.

6. Ensure all work areas are kept clean and orderly.

7. Follow standard practice for this specific job and perform all work necessary to obtain quality and quantity production.

8. Perform other duties as directed by the Commercial Final Finish Supervisor, Lead Supervisor or Department Manager.

9.Ensure all ESH procedures, policies and legal requirements are implemented and monitored.

NOTE: May not be inclusive of all work required and may be updated as needed.

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Immediate Benefits
• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Discounts, including tire discounts
• Employer401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

The starting annual salary for this role is $55,683 a year.

Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to [e-mail].

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.
• No relocation assistance is offered for this position

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous manufacturing experience
• Associates degree

Environment

• Safety is our highest priority and safety procedures/ guidelines must be always adhered to. This includes safety wear such as hearing protection and steel toe shoes.
• New Hires will likely be placed on a shift that includesevenings and weekends.
• The job is within a non-climate controlled environment where you will be exposed to temperature swings (hot/cold), forklift and pedestrian traffic, and noise. Majority of work completed in a high heat environment.
• The role involves various physical tasks, including lifting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and operating machinery, with comprehensive training provided.

Company Description

Continentalis a leading tire manufacturer and industry specialist. Founded in 1871, the company generated sales of €19.7 billion in 2025 and currently employs around 76,000 people in 54 countries and markets.

Tire solutions from theTires group sectormake mobility safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Its premium portfolio encompasses car, truck, bus, two-wheel, and specialty tires as well as smart solutions and services for fleets and tire retailers. Continental has been delivering top performance for more than 150 years and is one of the world’s largest tire manufacturers. In fiscal 2025, the Tiresgroup sectorgenerated sales of 13.8 billion euros. Continental's tire division currently employs around 53,000 people worldwide and has 19 production and 16 development sites.