Roadside Tire Technician – Path

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $25.00 hr (depending on experience)

Company:
Roadrunner Wrecker Service

Location:

Leesburg, VA

Type:
Full-time
- Competitive pay plus benefits package

Schedule:

Monday
- Friday 8:00a - 5:00p

Roadrunner Wrecker Service is hiring a Tire Technician to handle tire service in our shop and on the road, for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. You'll respond to roadside calls, change and repair tires on commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, and keep our towing fleet running safely. It's a hands-on job for someone who works well under pressure, puts safety first, and takes pride in getting drivers back on the road.

• Respond to roadside tire calls around the clock, including highway shoulders and bad weather
• Mount, demount, repair and replace tires on passenger, light-truck and Class 3–8 commercial vehicles, including steer, drive and trailer positions
• Inspect tires for tread depth, damage, irregular wear and DOT compliance, and recommend replacements
• Do plug-patch and section repairs to industry standards
• Torque lug nuts to spec with calibrated tools and re-torque when required
• Install and service TPMS sensors, valve stems and wheel hardware
• Balance and rotate tires, and check the alignment of the wheel assembly
• Service and inspect tires on Valor Fleet's own tow trucks, wreckers and rollbacks
• Set up safe work zones with cones, flares and lighting, following DOT and company safety rules
• Keep the service truck, tools and tire inventory stocked, clean and in working order
• Complete work orders, inspection reports and customer invoices accurately, using a tablet or dispatch software
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, drivers and customers
• Help with towing, jump starts, lockouts or fuel delivery when needed (if cross-trained)

• 1+ years of tire service experience, commercial or heavy-duty preferred
• Knows how to use tire machines, impact guns, torque wrenches, bead breakers and jacks
• Understands safe tire inflation practices, including using an inflation cage for split or multi-piece rims
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Can lift up to 100+ lbs, and can kneel, bend and work outdoors in all weather
• Can pass a background check, drug screen and DOT physical

• TIA certifications (Commercial Tire Service, ATS, or Basic/Advanced Truck Tire Service) preferred.
• Wreck Master or TRAA towing certification preferred.
• Experience with roadside or mobile service
• Own basic hand tools

• Competitive pay with overtime and on-call pay
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401(k) [with company match]
• Paid training and certifications
• Uniforms and PPE provided
• Room to grow into lead tech, fleet maintenance or towing roles