OTR Tire Technician
Kaltire
- Princeton, BC
- $31.65-43.56 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Learn and perform all aspects of tire shop work related to the customer sites.
- Assist mine maintenance staff as required.
- Perform appropriate maintenance of tools and equipment.
- Maintain appropriate tire inspection and maintenance programs on site.
- Demonstrate and promote best practices to the customer.
- Dismount and mount tires for a variety of vehicles for the mining tire industry.
- Ensure that all tires are mounted safely and according to load requirements.
- Perform equipment checks and calibrations.
- Fit and remove wheels from any type of vehicle.
- Mount and strip any type of tire and assemble rims.
- Balance any type of tire and rim assembly.
- Perform repairs to tires and tubes.
- Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.
- Operate heavy-duty tire servicing equipment and tools.
- Conduct maintenance checks and ensure all work is done according to Kal Tire work and safety standards.
- Complete required reporting and logging of data, as required.
- Ensure the warehouse is maintained in an orderly, clean, and safe manner.
- Assist in maintaining stock for tire-related equipment.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations and requirements.
- Ensure that hygiene standards are maintained in the facility
- Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and equipment to your Supervisor/lead hand so the appropriate action to eliminate or reuce the risk to acceptable levels
- Report all incidents and injuries according to procedures.
- Assist and co-operate with the site safety representative to resolve safety issues identified.
- Always use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment.
- Perform vehicle Pre-start checks according to procedures.
- Actively participate in regular meetings and inspections in order to promote and improve safety in the workplace and document accordingly.
- Read and confirm incident notices and other safety information conveyed to all personnel.
- Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.
- The Key Performance Indicators are evolving and currently include:
- All safety standards are followed, and work is performed without incident to team, equipment or tires.
- Correct and safe use of tire service tools and equipment are performed.
- LMS and Velocity are used monthly as per guidelines.
- Tires are repaired efficiently to meet the needs of the customer.
- Team member contributes to the smooth operations of the Kal Tire Shop.
- At least two years of related experience with direct experience as a tire technician preferred.
- OTR service training and certifications desired.
- Experience operating and maintaining tire manipulators, forklifts, and service trucks.
- Experience working in an environment where safety procedures are a key part of daily operations.
- 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.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to comply with relevant insurance policies.
- Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
- Additional certification and training preferred
- Competitive wages; this position starts at $31.65-43.56 /hour, we offer a clear path for career advancement with wage increases along the way.
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