Description

Kal Tire is seeking an experienced and certified Heavy Duty Journeyperson to take on a Lead Tech role at our busy Commercial Store on Yellowhead Trail NW. This is an opportunity to lead a skilled team of technicians, support our commercial customers, and play a key role in maintaining Kal Tire’s reputation for safety, quality, and exceptional service.

Lead the team. Be the go-to for our commercial customers. Drive excellence.

About the Role:

As the Lead Heavy Duty Technician, you’ll perform inspections, diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of commercial trucks and trailers. You’ll also serve as the technical expert in the shop—coaching apprentices, guiding peers, and being a trusted contact for our commercial customers.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Leading by example with safe, high-quality work and strong customer focus.
• Diagnosing and repairing steering, suspension, brakes, and drivetrain systems.
• Performing and signing off CVIP inspections (required).
• Supporting the shop with troubleshooting and technical direction.
• Mentoring apprentices and developing future leaders.
• Ensuring smooth shop operations, workflow, and cleanliness.

What We Offer:

• Full-time, day shift – Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm (occasional Saturdays)
• All holidays off
• Hourly pay rate starting at $43.28 We offer a clear path for career advancement and wage increases along the way.
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
• A group RRSP/DPSP matching program.
• Profit Sharing & Incentive Program – Earn more for high performance.
• Training & leadership development – Build your career with a company that promotes from within.
• Employee discount program – Tires, mechanical services & more. 
  

What We’re Looking For:

• Certified Heavy Duty Journeyperson / Journeyman (Red Seal) – Only licensed technicians will be considered
• CVIP Certification – Required
• OPI Certification – Preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in heavy-duty mechanical work, including diagnostics and complex repairs
• Confident communicator with customers and team members
• Safety-focused, motivated, and methodical in your work
• Valid driver’s licence and ability to lift 30–50 lbs as need

What Success Looks Like:

• You lead with a positive attitude and set the standard for safety and quality.
• You foster a respectful, high-performing team environment.
• You deliver exceptional customer service and reliable solutions.
• You take pride in maintaining an organized, efficient shop.

Why Kal Tire?

With over 270 locations across Canada, Kal Tire is one of the largest independent tire dealers in the country—and a proudly Canadian, family-owned company. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide meaningful opportunities for growth.

At Kal Tire, your leadership matters. Join us and help shape the next generation of heavy-duty technicians.

Apply Today

If you’re a licensed Heavy Duty Technician ready to take on a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you.

Kal Tire is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and fosters growth. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. A Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.

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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.