Tire Retread Technicians

Retread Kamloops, BC

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Description

We are looking for team members who are motivated and seek to join a collaborative team dedicated to a safe and productive work environment. Do you excel in a physical environment that includes lifting and moving constantly throughout your shift? We are looking for Tire Retread and Repair Technicians to join our team in Kamloops BC. Our success is built with our team members, and we recognize that with a monthly bonus plan plus other benefits and perks.   
Retreading is the process of taking used and worn tires, removing what is left of the remaining tread, then adding a new tread using a similar process to how new tires are made. Kal Tire’s Retread and Repair facilities provide a service that allows our customers to realize the full value of their existing tire assets while helping them reduce the environmental impact of their operations.   
Our Kamloops facility services BC industries that use Off-The-Road (OTR) tires found on Heavy Equipment. No prior experience is necessary but if you have forklift or overhead crane experience that is a plus; it can get hot in area of the plant, especially in the summer months.    
  
Job Responsibilities   
  • Using hand tools to identify and prepare tires for repair.
  • Train to follow established retreading procedure.
  • Methodical and patient approach with strong attention to detail.
  • Safety mindset and follow all safety procedures.
  
Job Requirements   
  • Work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Mechanical aptitude preferred.
  • Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required.
  • Required ability to stand for extended periods of time.
  • Basic computer skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and enjoy working in a high preforming team environment.
  • Drivers License preferred.
Why Kal Tire?    
  • Our aim is that the career of every team member is supported by quality leadership, training, and opportunities for advancement. 
  • This position starts at $20 per hour and could increase depending on experience and mechanical aptitude.
  • We offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
  • Medical, dental, vision, massage therapy & EAP benefits plus RRSP matching 2%-5%, paid vacation, paid sick days, & opportunities for Over-Time.
  • Additional Bonus may be obtained through our Incentive Program which rewards performance, quality, positive attitude, and safe work culture.
  • A perks program that offers employee discounts on tires, services and more.
  • Discount on tires and mechanical services
  • Opportunities for professional development, such as training programs, and mentorship.
  
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 facility including the service area so please dress accordingly.      
     
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.    

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.

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