Commercial Tire Technician

Description: Join our Best-One team - now hiring a Commercial Tire Technician at our Kokomo location. Full-Time: Starting at $18/hr. for inexperienced trainee, negotiable based on experience. What you get: · Top Pay · Paid holidays & vacations; closed most major holidays · Home on Sundays · Health/dental/vision · 401-K Matching · Team member discount program · Continuing education/training · Uniform & Shoe Program · ...and being a part of a company that offers a career, not just a job! What you will be doing as a Commercial Tire Technician: For tires (functions performed per TIA Commercial guidelines): · Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location) · 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 For retreads: · Prepare retreads (discuss tread with customer, prepare work order, put in staging area, load on truck) · Unload retreads (unload from truck and stack in warehouse area) For vehicles: · Perform fleet inspections to assess tire needs and make recommendations to fleets as needed Equipment: · 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 What boxes you have to check: · At least 18 years of age · Valid driver's license required · High school diploma or equivalent · Positive attitude and the ability to relate well with other employees and customers Who we are: Over the past 77 years, what started out as a single bay service station has grown into a respected tire and service company with over 320 locations in over 35 states – one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. At Best-One, we strive to be the leading the most trusted provider of tires and service in all of our markets with a mission for creating raving fans. And we know our success starts with our team members – our internal ravings fans. We're looking for a Commercial Tire Technician who places an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers, and the company. Employer is an Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer Requirements: PI825d9a7f5e2e-37344-41106720