Tire Technician - Cedar Rapids

Tire Technician - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Thompson Tire & Retread is a local, family‑owned, full‑service tire business serving customers in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Davenport, Iowa. We serve commercial customers through competitive prices on a wide variety of tire brands and customized tire service, including onsite repairs and 24/7 roadside assistance. Additionally, we have a Goodyear Authorized Retread plan in our Dubuque location that can help our customers save money on their new tires.

The opportunities in this business and within the transportation organization are growing as needs increase! The Tire Technician is responsible for preventive maintenance and service of commercial tires.

• Perform preventive maintenance and services on customer vehicles to include installation, repair and alignment of tires. Utilize proper tools and equipment to complete work in a safe manner. Communicate safety and equipment concerns to the Service Manager.
• Complete rotational on‑call work including nights, weekends, and emergency road services.
• Drive company vehicles when needed, adhering to all company and DOT safety requirements.
• Check work for accuracy, including assisting other members of the team as needed.
• Clean work area when needed and at the end of the shift to maintain a safe work environment.

Tire or mechanical experience will get you up to speed faster, but is not required for this role. What's more important is a strong work ethic and eagerness to learn. In this industry, attendance and punctuality is a critical part of our mission
- doing whatever it takes to help deliver what matters.

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Physical demands of this job are classified as Medium: exerting 51 to 100 pounds of force or lifting seldom and/or exerting 36 to 50 pounds of force or lifting occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force or lifting frequently to move objects.

• Paid holidays and PTO accrual starts on day one.
• Local, family‑owned company with family values in everything we do.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance available the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Company paid life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match

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Thompson Truck and Trailer is proud to be an EEO employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for career opportunities at our company.