Otr Technician, Resident Mine South Carolina

Southern Tire Mart•Columbia, MS

60d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Tire Mart is seeking a dedicated OTR Technician to join our team at a Resident Mine in South Carolina. This role involves inspecting, mounting, dismounting, repairing, rotating, and replacing OTR tires and wheel assemblies for large mining and heavy equipment. The technician will perform essential tire maintenance, identify potential safety concerns, and operate specialized equipment. This position requires a strong commitment to safety, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, and meticulous record-keeping. The technician will also be responsible for maintaining their work area and equipment, adhering to all company policies, customer-site requirements, and MSHA regulations. The role may require responding to service needs outside of regular hours, including overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency callouts.

Requirements

Previous OTR tire service, commercial tire, mining, construction, industrial maintenance, or heavy-equipment experience is preferred.
Mechanical aptitude and the ability to safely operate hand, pneumatic, hydraulic, and tire-service equipment.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with customers and management.
Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete required service documentation.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Must be able to satisfy applicable customer-site access, background-screening, motor-vehicle, and drug-testing requirements.

Nice To Haves

Commercial Driver’s License preferred or required depending on the assigned service vehicle.
MSHA certification is preferred; required training may be provided to the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

Inspect, mount, dismount, repair, rotate, and replace OTR tires and wheel assemblies.
Service large mining and heavy equipment, including haul trucks, loaders, graders, and related equipment.
Perform tire-pressure checks, tread-depth measurements, visual inspections, and tire-condition assessments.
Identify tire, wheel, and rim conditions that may create safety or operational concerns.
Operate tire-handling equipment, hydraulic tools, jacks, compressors, service trucks, and other specialized equipment.
Maintain accurate service records, tire-tracking information, work orders, and inspection documentation.
Communicate service needs, tire conditions, and equipment concerns to mine personnel and Southern Tire Mart management.
Maintain the assigned service area, equipment, tools, and vehicle in a safe and orderly condition.
Follow all Southern Tire Mart policies, customer-site requirements, MSHA regulations, and applicable safety procedures.
Properly use required personal protective equipment.
Participate in safety meetings, training, and required mine-site certifications.
Respond to service needs according to the assigned work schedule, including overtime, weekends, holidays, or emergency callouts when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.