All safety standards are followed and work is performed without incident to team, equipment or tires.
Correct and safe use of tire fitting tools and equipment are performed
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 fitter preferred.
OTR service training and certifications desired. Basic tire fitting skills – Tire Fitter Levels 1 & 2 preferred.
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.
Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Additional certification and training preferred.
Valid driver’s license and ability to comply with relevant insurance policies.
To be considered for this position at this time, candidates must be legally eligible to work for any Canadian employer.
A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.
Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening.
All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.
Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive.
We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps.
Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
A Canadian Criminal Record Check may be required for certain positions as part of the final stages of the hiring process.
Solving our customers’ automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It’s how we roll, and it’s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC.
Over the years, we’ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada.
Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast.
Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel.
In addition, Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents.
Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect.
We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA.
Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process.
Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.
About Kal Tire
Retail6500 employeesFounded 1953
Canadian-based tire retailer, retreader, and mining services provider.
