Commercial Tire Technician

Commercial Tire Technician Colony Tire Corporation in Columbia, South Carolina is currently seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician. Our technicians work for competitive pay and full benefits package. Full benefit package offered including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + company match, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation time, company paid life insurance, and short-term disability. Job Description The Commercial Tire Technician is responsible for the safe repair, replacement, and service of commercial tires on customer vehicles at Colony Tire locations, customer sites, and during roadside service calls, including along highways. This role requires strong mechanical aptitude, commitment to safety, and the ability to work in a variety of indoor and outdoor environments. Additional duties may be assigned by management as business needs require. Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Maintain a valid driver's license appropriate for the vehicles operated and meet applicable commercial driver qualification requirements. Inspect tires and wheels before and after service in accordance with established safety and quality procedures. Identify repairable tire conditions and perform approved repairs. Review work orders and communicate job details with supervisors and team members. Accurately document all work performed in compliance with company policies and procedures. Safely unbolt and re-bolt wheels using hand and power tools. Mount and dismount tires on drop-center, semi-drop-center, and multi-piece rims. Properly match and assemble dual tire configurations. Identify correct tire specifications and inflate tires to proper size, ply, and load requirements. Balance wheels using balancing machines and apply required counterweights. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels. Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects from tires. Safely move vehicles in and out of the shop and customer locations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Mechanical Knowledge: Understanding of machines, tools, and equipment used in tire service, including proper use, maintenance, and repair. Equipment Operation fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, there for exposure to heat and cold is to be expected. Employees frequently work with dirty and greasy parts and in awkward positions. The employee must regularly lift up to 100 pounds, frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. As a result, minor workplace injuries are not uncommon, but employees usually can avoid serious accidents if safe practices are observed. Equal Opportunity Employer Colony Tire Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws. We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.