OTR Tire Technician

at  Kal Tire

As a Tire Technician in the Mining Tire Group, you will be responsible for all aspects of tire and related service and repair for mining tires and adhering to Kal Tire’s work and safety standards. A key part of this role is setting the standard for service excellence within the industry and demonstrating the Kal Tire AIMS.
This opening is for the Wabush store located in NL. The shift schedule will be Monday – Friday from 8 am – 5 pm.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing facility or related operations
• Understand OTR Tire maintenance definitions (applications, psi, rotations, matching, removal,rims, etc.)
• Understand Tire maintenance plans carried out safely to OTR standards for optimum performance
• Experience working in an environment where safety procedures are a key part of daily operations.
• Understand tire sizes and applications

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Able to physically perform the duties of an OTR Tire Technician safely.
• Able to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses, certificates as required to perform the duties as required to work at mine sites.
• Able to perform mechanically related tasks.
• Able to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
• Able to work in a results-oriented, fast-paced environment as part of a team.
• Must be a self-starter and willing to take the initiative, solve problems, be able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.
• Understand tire failure causes and analysis.
• Good communication skills and ability to express themselves well both verbally and in writing.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.

Education

• High School Diploma and post-secondary

• Service Excellence
• Learn and perform all aspects of tire shop work related to the customer sites.
• Perform appropriate maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Maintain appropriate tire inspection and maintenance programs on site.
• Demonstrate and promote best practices to the customer.