Commercial Tire Technician

Job Title:
Commercial Tire Technician

Colony Tire is currently seeking a full-time Commercial Service Tire Technician to join our team in Walterboro, SC! Full benefit package offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Summary:

The Commercial Tire Technician is responsible for the safe repair, replacement, and service of commercial tires on customer vehicles at Colony Tire locations, customer sites, and during roadside service calls, including along highways. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to safety, and the ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Additional duties may be assigned by management as business needs require.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include, but not limited to:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the vehicles operated and meet applicable commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Inspect tires and wheels before and after service in accordance with established safety and quality procedures.
• Identify repairable tire conditions and perform approved repairs.
• Review work orders and communicate job details with supervisors and team members.
• Accurately document all work performed in compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Safely unbolt and re-bolt wheels using hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount tires on drop-center, semi-drop-center, and multi-piece rims.
• Properly match and assemble dual tire configurations.
• Identify correct tire specifications and inflate tires to proper size, ply, and load requirements
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects from tires.
• Safely move vehicles in and out of the shop and customer locations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical Knowledge:
  Understanding of machines, tools, and equipment used in tire service, including proper use, maintenance, and repair.
• Equipment Operation & Control:
  Ability to operate shop equipment and tools safely and effectively.
• Active Listening:
  Ability to understand instructions, ask clarifying questions, and communicate effectively.
• Operation Monitoring:
  Ability to observe equipment and identify potential issues or malfunctions.
• Time Management:
  Ability to manage time efficiently and complete tasks within expected time frames.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Flexibility to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
  • Strength to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Tool Proficiency:
  Ability to recognize and properly use hand tools, pneumatic tools, machine tools, jacks, hoists, and related equipment.
• Vehicle & Equipment Operation:
  Ability to safely operate forklifts, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles as required.
• Problem Solving:
  Ability to analyze situations, make sound decisions, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material:
  Ability to inspect equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems/defects.
• Performing General Physical
  
  Activities:
  
  Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling or materials.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail:
  Demonstrates…