OTR Tire Technician
Description
Shift Schedule: 7x7/14x14 (Days and Nights)
- You will perform tire service and maintenance for mining vehicles, including dismounting, mounting, balancing, and repairing tires, ensuring they meet safety and load requirements.
- You will operate heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools, demonstrating expertise in maintaining and repairing mining tire equipment.
- You will work in close collaboration with mine maintenance staff, ensuring operational efficiency while adhering to Kal Tire’s safety protocols.
- You will ensure tire inspections and maintenance programs are consistently performed on-site, maintaining the highest service standards.
- Competitive pay starting at $34.21/hour, with opportunities for career advancement and wage increases over time.
- Access to medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus an Employee Assistance Program.
- Participate in RRSP programs with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP).
- Enjoy discounts on tires, services, and more through our team member discount program.
- A strong focus on training and development, with opportunities to enhance your skills in the mining tire industry.
- Perform dismounting, mounting, balancing, and repairing of tires for mining vehicles.
- Ensure tires are mounted and repaired safely, following load requirements and safety standards.
- Conduct tire inspections, equipment checks, and maintenance tasks.
- Assist mine maintenance staff as required, supporting their operations with timely tire services.
- Maintain an orderly and safe work environment, ensuring that tire service equipment and tools are properly maintained.
- Assist in maintaining stock for tire-related equipment and ensure the warehouse is clean and organized.
- Comply with all site safety regulations and hygiene standards.
- Report hazards and unsafe conditions to your Supervisor or Lead Hand.
- Always use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safety protocols.
- Participate in safety meetings and contribute to improving safety practices on site.
- At least two years of experience as a tire technician in a related field, preferably within the mining sector.
- Experience with Komatsu haul trucks and Giant loaders with protection chains is highly preferred.
- Ability to operate and maintain tire manipulators, forklifts, and service trucks.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to perform tasks with minimal supervision.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to lift heavy loads and perform physical tasks safely in a mining environment.
- A valid driver’s license and the ability to comply with relevant insurance policies.
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications and training are preferred.
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.