Commercial Tire Technician

Ready to jump-start your career with Kal Tire as a Commercial Tire Technician? In this hands-on role, you'll perform tire installations, repairs, and maintenance for commercial vehicles, delivering top-quality service while upholding the highest safety standards. Work in a dynamic team environment, collaborate with colleagues, and make a real impact by meeting clients' needs. This full-time, permanent position is available at our Saint John, NB store.

Key Highlights of the Role

• Master your craft by installing, repairing, rotating, and balancing commercial vehicle tires with precision
• Collaborate with a supportive team as a self-starter to provide a positive experience while fostering career growth and progression.
• Uphold Kal Tire’s dedication to safety, quality, and customer satisfaction in every aspect of the role, leaving a lasting impact on our clients and their operations
• Operate tire service tools and equipment safely and effectively, ensuring accurate installation and minimizing risk of damage to vehicles or components

Why Kal Tire?

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.
• This position offers starting wage of $20.46. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan).
• Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections and maintenance, including checking inflation, tread wear, and overall condition to ensure tire safety, efficiency, and performance
• Communicate services performed by providing insights and recommendations for repairs and maintenance to improve vehicle performance
• Deliver professional fleet, roadside, and off-site tire services for commercial vehicles, minimizing downtime with fast and efficient support
• Adhere to Kal Tire’s safety protocols and quality standards in all tasks to ensure customer satisfaction and uphold the company’s reputation for excellence

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial tire installation, repair, and maintenance is considered an asset but not required
• Hold a valid driver’s license for on-site service and roadside assistance tasks
• Excelling in a physically demanding environment, with the ability to lift up to 50 lbs to shoulder height and perform tasks efficiently
• Demonstrating a safety-first mindset by adhering to all safety protocols, wearing required PPE, and promoting a secure workplace culture
• Possessing strong technical skills and a proactive approach to solving tire and equipment challenges

Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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.