Commercial Tire Technician

Description

Commercial Tire Technician - Quesnel BC 

If you have a desire to be in the commercial tire industry, like working with people, and understand the value of good customer service, we have an opportunity for you. Kal Tire is seeking a Commercial Tire Technician to join our busy team in Quesnel BC. While using your excellent customer service skills, you will be responsible for providing shop service, off-site fleet service, and on-call roadside assistance after business hours. 

Location - 1949 CARIBOO HWY N QUESNEL BC V2J 3P2 

Job Responsibilities 
 

• Troubleshoot, repair, and perform service work on commercial tires and wheels including removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installation, reinstallations, and diagnostics.
• Conduct routine tire inspections and maintenance services to ensure proper tire inflation, tread wear, and overall conditions.
• Answer service calls to provide tire-related assistance for commercial vehicles stranded on the road.
• Interact with customers in a friendly professional manner. Listen to their tire-related concerns, provide advice, and recommend appropriate options based on their vehicle type, usage, and budget.
• Communicate effectively to explain tire services performed and any additional recommendations for maintenance and repair.

Job Requirement 
 

• A valid Driver's License
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tire services.
• You are a self-starter dedicated to maintaining a positive, collaborative, and constructive workplace.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision.
• Enjoy creating positive and building long-term relationships.
• Ability to excel in a physical environment and comfortable lifting 50lbs at shoulder height.
• Safety mindset, willing to wear all required PPE, and follow all safety procedures.

We offer 
 

• A full-time permanent position.
• This position pays $28.24 per hour, we offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision benefits
• Employee assistance program.
• Defined contribution pension plan, and a group RRSP/DPSP matching program.
• Discount on tires and mechanical services.
• Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, mentorship, and tuition reimbursement.

Our Inclusive Culture 

At Kal Tire, we're dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to succeed. We believe in the strength of diverse perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. 

Hiring Process 

Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our team and invited to an onsite interview with a possible walkthrough of the store including the service area so please dress accordingly. Additionally, as part of our standard hiring process, prospective Team Members at the Job Offer stage will be requested to undergo a Canadian Criminal Record Check; candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employers to be considered for this position at this time. 

Solving our customers' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It's how we roll, and it's been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we've become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast.Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.