Commercial Tire Technician

Description: Zolman's Best One Tire & Service - Seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive, light truck and commercial repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Mishawaka, IN area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into nine retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and five commercial fleet locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Jackson, MI. We are seeking qualified commercial tire technicians for our Benton Harbor location who value safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for removing, installing, rotating, balancing, and performing flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location). Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply! We offer a full benefit package including; weekly pay, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, 401K/Match, group life insurance, company paid short term disability and life insurance, paid holidays off, paid time off, free and confidential employee assistance program, paid training, employee uniforms, TIA training opportunities, company picnics/events, branded attire, opportunity for growth, and more! Essential Functions :

• Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location), performed per TIA Commercial guidelines
• Safely separate and reassemble tires onto wheels, using specialized equipment
• Inspect casings for defects
• Locate and seal tire punctures (patch and plug)
• Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting
• Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor
• Perform basic maintenance and repair
• Drive service truck to customer locations and for road service
• Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or floor jacks
• Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to: safety cage, spreader, balancer, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks
• Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment Safely operate all service truck machinery, including but not limited to: all shop machinery, boom and hook
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
• Perform general housekeeping duties
• Perform other duties as assigned

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected category Industry specific and Covid-19 PPE are available to all floor and production staff. We promote a safe work environment and follow all protocols to insure a positive, productive and healthy work experience. Requirements: Position Qualifications:

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Customer-Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
• Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task
• Problem-Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy
• Safety-Conscious - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety
• Schedule Flexibility - Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times.
• Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information
• Working under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Exhibit our Vision, Mission and Core Values :

• Vision: The leading and most trusted provider of tires and services in all our geographic markets.
• Mission: Creating raving fans

- Core Values: o Live with integrity, character & passion o Commit to the pursuit of perfection o Possess a servant's attitude o Accept the urgency of accountability and the necessity of change Physical Demands / Work Environment:

• Lifting : Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high.
• Squatting, bending, and twisting : frequent
• Repetitive motion
• Sustained vibrations
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation
• Environment : Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season.
• Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)
• Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment)
• PPE : Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, proper footwear)

Skills & Abilities: Education: High school graduate or general education degree (GED) Experience: 1-2 years' experience in passenger or commercial tire repair Certifications/Licenses: Valid driver's license; driving record must meet company's insurance requirements Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT physical (for service trucks) TIA Commercial 200 Level (company can provide) Ongoing training is required per company's standards Computer: Able to operate all diagnostics and alignment equipment PIc2d06bf2ee14-29400-34879707 Zolman's Best One Tire & Service