Commercial Service Technician – Kelowna, BC
Description
Commercial Service Technician – (Kelowna, BC)
Join Kal Tire's team in Kelowna, BC, as a Commercial Service Technician, you'll deliver top-notch service by performing tire service on commercial vehicles according to company standards. You will collaborate closely with our clients and internal teams, assisting in maintaining and repairing commercial vehicle equipment and demonstrating a commitment to excellence in every task.
Key Highlights of this role
- Tire Service Excellence: Execute tire service operations on commercial vehicles by Kal Tire's standards, emphasizing precision and efficiency to uphold service quality.
- Client and Team Collaboration: Engage closely with clients and internal teams to ensure seamless maintenance and repair of commercial vehicle equipment, demonstrating a dedication to excellence in all tasks.
- Operational Proficiency: Display mastery in operational and technical aspects, including dismounting and mounting tires for various commercial vehicles, and adhering to safety protocols and load requirements.
- Equipment Maintenance and Repair: Perform thorough equipment checks, calibrations, and repairs, showcasing expertise in handling heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools to uphold operational efficiency.
Why should someone work for us?
- Full-time permanent position (40 hours/week)
- This position pays $22.75 - $28.52/hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
- Comprehensive medical and dental 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.
How would you accomplish success?
- Technical Mastery.
- Client engagement and collaboration.
- Operational Efficiency.
- Equipment maintenance and care.
Qualifications
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving attitude.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in performing tire services.
- Ability to work independently and adapt to changing situations.
- Comfortable lifting 50lbs at shoulder height.
- Safety mindset, willing to wear all required PPE, and follow all safety procedures.
Day to Day Responsibilities
- Conduct routine tire inspections and maintenance services to ensure proper tire inflation, tread wear, and overall conditions.
- Provide on-site fleet service, roadside assistance, and off-site commercial tire services.
- Interact with customers professionally, addressing tire-related concerns, providing advice, and recommending appropriate options.
- Communicate effectively to explain tire services performed and any additional recommendations for maintenance and repairs.
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 recruiting team and invited to a telephone interview, successful candidates will then have the opportunity to meet and interview with members of our leadership team over MS Teams and/or in person. 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.
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.