OTR Tire Technician

Job Title: Off-The-Road (OTR) Tire Technician

Colony Tire is currently seeking a full-time OTR Tire Technician to join our team in Harrisonburg, VA! Full benefit package offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability.

Summary:

Employee will be responsible for all aspects for tire and related service and repair for off-the-road equipment (construction, earthmoving, mining, farm etc.) as well as other duties as assigned by the manager. Industry leading hourly + commission pay scale.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include, but not limited to:

• Must have a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements. CDL license required.
• Operation of a 30,000 pound GVW OTR Service Boom Truck.
• Follow established procedures to inspect tires, and wheels before and after service.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Operation of heavy duty tire service equipment and tools including boom cranes, cribbing, jacks, compressors, electric and hydraulic equipment.
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels from/to equipment, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount any type of off-the-road tire including but not limited to multi-piece rims.
• Match mating of dual assemblies.
• Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size, ply, and load requirement.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Perform service calls on nights and/or weekends on a rotating basis.
• Proper maintenance of assigned service vehicle including appearance as well as on board service equipment and tools.
• Compliance with OSHA and MSHA regulations and safety requirements pertaining to this position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical- Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Operation Monitoring- watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Time Management- Managing one's own time
• Extent Flexibility- the ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with you body, arms, and/or legs.
• Static Strength- the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools- Ability to recognize and used a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools, and heavy duty tire service equipment.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment- Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
• Performing General Physical Activities- Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling or materials.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems- Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail- Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability- Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Cooperation- Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Independence- Job requires guiding oneself with little or not supervision and depending on oneself to get things done.
• Integrity- Job requires treating people with respect, keeping commitments, working ethically and upholding Colony Tire's values.
• Stress Tolerance- Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. Job duties may be done at Colony Tire's location, at customer locations and on service calls at customer work sites. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, there for exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalency, and/or related experience is preferred but not required. OTR service training and certifications preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

As a federal contractor, Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

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