Description

Tire, Brake and Alignment Technician - Timmins, ON

If you have a strong desire to be in the automotive industry and enjoy collaborating with a high energy team, we have an opportunity for you!

Our company is one of the largest independently owned tire dealers in Canada. We are looking for relentless problem solvers with mechanical aptitude who are willing to go through the Kal Tire, Brake and Alignment Tech program.

HOURS:
Full time or part time permanent availability
Mon- Saturday availability

Skills & Abilities:

• You are willing to thrive learning about front-end brakes, shocks and wheel alignments.

• You continually strive to provide exceptional customer service and exceed every client’s expectation.

• You have the ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout your shift.

• Perform tire removal/installation/repair service safely for all passenger and light truck vehicles. This includes removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installing repaired or replacement tires, and reinstalling wheel assemblies according to procedure. This also includes diagnosing injuries, evaluating reparability, and choosing and carrying out proper repair methods.

• Assist and perform mechanical inspections and service including complete understanding and use of work order inspection procedures and tools, basic understanding and use of alignment machine, flush machines, oil lube and filter service.

• Contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by following all safety and environmental policies and rules and by taking an active approach to accident prevention and environmental protection.

• Valid Driver’s Licence.

• Grade 12 or GED.

• Contribute to an upbeat atmosphere in the workplace by supporting and providing assistance to other team members.

• You have excellent communication skills, a mechanical aptitude and detail oriented.

We offer:

• Competitive wages, with benefits, while gaining fundamental business knowledge.($21-$30+/hr to start depending on experience)
  

• Working with a Well-Established Company – Kal Tire has been in business since 1953 and currently has over 260 store locations across Canada. Continued expansion plans lead to career advancement opportunities.

• Incentive Program – Additional income may be obtained through our Incentive Program which recognizes performance output.

• Technology – We grant everyone access to the newest tools and technology in manufacturing equipment, allowing all of our team members to gain the newest skills in today’s market.
  
  

  Hiring Process 

  Upon shortlist, you will be contacted by a member of our team and invited to an onsite interview with a possible walkthrough of the store including the service area so please dress accordingly. 

  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.