OTR Tire Technician Trainee

Kal Tire • Prince George, BC

4d • $36 - $46 • Onsite

About The Position

Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is seeking an OTR Tire Technician or OTR Tire Technician Trainee to join their team at the Blackwater, BC site. This role involves performing all aspects of tire service and repair for mining equipment, adhering to Kal Tire's safety standards and service expectations. The position is crucial for maintaining operational uptime and ensuring service excellence on site. Full training will be provided for candidates without prior OTR tire technician experience.

Requirements

• Ability to operate tire service equipment
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Physically capable of handling heavy materials safely
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver’s licence
• Successful completion of: Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, Physical assessment, Criminal record check

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a tire technician is preferred
• Experience in mining industry is strongly preferred
• Experience with haul trucks and loaders with protection chains is an asset

Responsibilities

• Perform mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repair of mining tires
• Conduct inspections to ensure safety and performance standards are met
• Operate tire service equipment (manipulators, forklifts, service trucks)
• Work closely with site maintenance teams to support operations
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Support inventory management of tire-related materials
• Maintain required documentation within Kal Tire systems.
• Follow all site safety procedures and hygiene standards
• Use PPE at all times
• Report hazards and unsafe work conditions
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Hourly rate: $36.47 to $46.10
• Travel bursary may be available to eligible team members
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• RRSP and DPSP (profit sharing)
• Employee discounts on tires and services
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Camp accommodations provided at Backwater, BC at employer's expense.

What This Job Offers

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