BestDrive Service Technician

Continental • Valdosta, GA

10d

About The Position

The Tire Service Technician performs tire and related service and repair for commercial vehicles, medium trucks, and off-the-road equipment such as construction, earthmoving, mining, and farm equipment. The role involves mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repairing tires and wheels, operating heavy-duty service equipment, and providing emergency road service calls on a rotating basis. The technician is also responsible for maintaining an assigned service vehicle and its onboard equipment, documenting work accurately, and following safety procedures and OSHA requirements.

Work hours are generally 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and evenings as needed and potentially little advance notice. The role works in indoor and outdoor environments and involves exposure to heat and cold, regular standing, bending, climbing, lifting, and walking, and routinely lifting 75–100 pounds, with occasional individual lifts of up to 150 pounds. Employees must handle hazardous materials and wear protective equipment.

Eligible external hires may receive a sign-on bonus based on the Service Technician level hired into: $1,500 for Level I, $2,500 for Level II, $3,500 for Level III, or $4,500 for Level IV. The bonus is earned through continued employment and paid in installments after 30, 90, and 180 days, subject to eligibility requirements.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to pass a DOT physical.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with coworkers and management.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One to two years of tire service technician experience.
• CDL license.
• TIA certification.

Responsibilities

• Mount, dismount, and install tires and tire/wheel assemblies.
• Load and unload tires on and off trucks.
• Repair tires and determine whether tire conditions are repairable.
• Inspect tires and wheels before and after service according to established procedures.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed accurately and according to company policy.
• Operate heavy-duty tire service equipment and tools, including boom cranes, cribbing, jacks, compressors, and electric and hydraulic equipment.
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels on equipment using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount off-the-road tires, including multi-piece rims.
• Perform emergency road service calls on nights and/or weekends on a rotating basis.
• Maintain the assigned service vehicle, its appearance, and its onboard service equipment and tools.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus for eligible external candidates, subject to eligibility requirements and continued employment.
• Immediate benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts, including tire discounts.
• Employer 401(k) match.
• Diverse and inclusive work environment.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Future growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed