Heavy Diesel Tire Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Caldwell, ID • Day Shift • Full-Time • $20–$25/hr

Leonard’s Express is expanding our Caldwell, ID maintenance team — and we’re looking for a skilled Heavy Diesel Tire Technician to support our growing fleet. If you’re experienced with diesel truck tires , trailer maintenance , or commercial fleet repair , and want to work for a company that values your skills, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

This is an immediate opening , and we’re ready to hire the right technician now.

• $20 – $25/hr based on experience
• Full-time, day shift
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• EAP and paid life insurance
• Uniforms provided
• Boot & tool allowance
• Weekly overtime potential

You’re someone who:

• Understands tire mounting, dismounting, balancing and tire health monitoring
• Takes initiative and stays proactive
• Works well with your hands and as part of a team
• Wants to grow your skills and take pride in doing the job right

• Perform daily yard checks and build a worklist
• Inspect tire tread, wear patterns, valves, and overall tire condition
• Identify repairable tires and complete appropriate repairs
• Dismount, mount, and repair mismatched or damaged tires
• Perform match mounting, match mating dual assemblies, and radial runout checks
• Complete most daily work in the yard using the company service truck
• Inflate tires to proper PSI based on load requirements
• Remove tires for off-site retreading or repair
• Perform preventative trailer maintenance inspections
• Diagnose equipment and trailer issues
• Replace trailer light cords, air lines, mud flaps, hangers, marker lights, and reflective tape
• Repair worn or damaged components
• Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment
• Adhere to repair time standards and parts procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Willingness to learn shop procedures and technical information
• High school diploma or GED
• Technical school (A/B) or BOCES experience preferred — OR hands-on experience with diesel equipment , farm equipment , construction equipment , or automotive repair
• Basic tool set
• Valid driver’s license
• Brake certification (we can provide this)

1010 Holman Ct, Caldwell, ID 83605

Leonard’s Express is a family-owned transportation company headquartered in Farmington, NY, with locations across the United States. We deliver dependable, innovative logistics solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and a team of dedicated professionals. Whether your background is in maintenance, operations, safety, IT, customer service, or driving — there’s a place for you here.

Leonard’s Express is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other protected characteristic.