Description

Looking to take your career further than the shop floor? At Kal Tire, we’re hiring a Commercial Tire Technician who take pride in working safely, thinking independently, and delivering reliable service where it matters most.This is a hands-on role where your decisions, attention to detail, and commitment to safety directly impact customers on the road and on the job site. As you grow, you’ll have the opportunity to step into more independent work, including mobile and roadside service, with a clear path toward running your own service truck.

This full-time, permanent position is based on Hwy 7 in Peterborough, ON. includes rotating shifts, with on-call periods.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of your work; install, repair, rotate, and balance commercial tires with precision and confidence.
• Perform thorough inspections (inflation, tread, condition) to ensure vehicles operate safely and efficiently.
• Work both in-shop and on-site, supporting customers with dependable, safety-first service. 
• Communicate clearly with customers, providing recommendations that keep their equipment running and compliant. 
• Operate tools and equipment responsibly, following Kal Tire protocol. 

Why Kal Tire:

• A proudly Canadian, people-first organization with global reach, our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement.   
• This position offers a starting wage of $22.70/hr. We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way. 
• Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.   
• Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan). 
• Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks.

What Sets This Role Apart:

• Independence with progression, start in a shop environment and grow into more autonomous mobile service work. 
• Clear path to a service truck, develop the skills and trust to take on your own route and customers. 
• Safety is non-negotiable, every task, every decision, every time. 

Qualifications:

• Experience in the tire & automotive industry. 
• Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. 
• Safety-first mindset (PPE, procedures, awareness). 
• Ability to work independently and stay accountable. 
• Valid driver’s license (required for mobile work).
• Physically capable (lifting, outdoor work, fast-paced environment). 

Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. A Canadian 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.