Commercial Tire Technician

• Join our Best-One team - now hiring a Commercial Tire Technician at our Lafayette Fleet location.
• Full-Time: starting at $18/hr., based upon experience
• We're looking for a Commercial Tire Technician who places an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers, and the company.

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 recommendation 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.

Employer is an Equal Opportunity & Drug-Free Employer