Mine Tire Technician

Bridgestone•Gillette, WY

About The Position

GCR, a provider of Off-The-Road and mining tires and service, is hiring a Mine Tire Technician to perform tire service and repair work and basic general service functions on customer vehicles of all sizes. The role includes fleet inspections and assisting with scrap tires and other duties involving large and giant mining tires and equipment. Work may take place at customer mining locations. The posted pay range is $0.00–$0.00, and the position is commission eligible. The technician services OTR and mining equipment tires using specialized hydraulic equipment, performs scheduled preventative maintenance and tire inspections at customer premises, and recommends appropriate services or products. Candidates must have heavy-duty or commercial tire experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid CDL, and an acceptable driving record. The role involves lifting and moving tires weighing 30–250 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance, as well as repetitive and sustained exertion, forceful exertions, awkward postures, mechanical stress concentrations, and vibrations. Pre-employment drug testing, a physical, and a background check are part of the hiring process.

Requirements

Experience with heavy-duty or commercial tires.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to lift and/or move tires weighing 30–250 pounds, with or without mechanical assistance.
Ability to perform repetitive and sustained exertions and forceful exertions, and to work in awkward postures and with mechanical stress concentrations and vibrations.
Valid CDL and acceptable driving record.
Valid driver license required to operate vehicles.
Must complete pre-employment drug test, physical, and background check.
If hired, must complete Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification at the start of employment; temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify applicants.

Responsibilities

Mount, balance, rotate, and repair tires.
Perform repair work and basic general service functions on customer vehicles of all sizes.
Work daily at customer mining locations, if applicable.
Service tires on all sizes of OTR and mining equipment.
Use specialized hydraulic equipment to change customer tires.
Provide regularly scheduled preventative maintenance at customer premises.
Inspect tires for wear, cuts, breaks, and other issues; make appropriate recommendations to owners or operators.
Change tires and tubes.
Identify service needs and opportunities to recommend additional tires, retreading, parts, or service work.
Maintain a 4s work area.
Assist with scrap tires and perform other duties as assigned.