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Zolman's Best One Fleet Service South Bend - Seeking a full-time Commercial Tire Technician

Locally owned and operated, Zolman Tire, Inc. has serviced the automotive & commercial truck repair, tire, and wheel needs of customers throughout the Michiana area since 1978. Over the years we have expanded into nine retail locations in Mishawaka, IN, Granger, IN, South Bend, IN, Niles, MI, Portage, MI, and Kalamazoo, MI and five commercial fleet service locations in Mishawaka, IN, South Bend, IN, Galesburg, MI, Benton Harbor, MI, and Jackson, MI. We are proud partners of Best One Tire and are a Bridgestone-Firestone-Bandag Tire Dealer

We are seeking qualified commercial tire technicians for our South Bend location who values safety and teamwork. Techs will be responsible for removing, installing, rotating, balancing, and performing flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location). Hours requirements are 8a-5p M-F, with willingness to work overtime as needed. If you are enthusiastic about the commercial tire and repair industry, reliable, and have a positive attitude please apply!

We offer a full benefit package including; weekly pay, employee discounts, medical, dental, vision, 401K/Match, group life insurance, company paid short term disability and life insurance, paid holidays off, paid time off, free and confidential employee assistance program, paid training, employee uniforms, TIA training opportunities, company picnics/events, branded attire, opportunity for growth, and more!

Essential Functions:

Remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location), performed per TIA Commercial guidelines

Safely separate and reassemble tires onto wheels, using specialized equipment 

Inspect casings for defects 

Locate and seal tire punctures (patch and plug) 

Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting 

Inspect vehicles using inspection forms and report potential repairs to supervisor 

Perform basic maintenance and repair 

Drive service truck to customer locations and perform tire service on site if needed 

Raise and lower vehicles safely, with hydraulic or air operated floor jacks 

Safely operate all shop machinery, including but not limited to safety cages, tire spreaders, tire changers, tire balancers, floor jacks or lifts, air powered tools, torque wrench and/or torque sticks

Operate and maintain diagnostic equipment Safely operate all service truck machinery, including but not limited to: all shop machinery, boom and hook 

Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks 

Perform general housekeeping duties 

Perform other duties as assigned

Zolman Tire, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

Requirements

Position Qualifications: 

Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision 

Customer-Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures 

Detail-Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task 

Problem-Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems. 

Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy 

Safety-Conscious - Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety 

Schedule Flexibility - Employee must be flexible on scheduled hours realizing that business hours are dictated by customer needs and can run past scheduled ending times or start before scheduled beginning times. 

Technical Aptitude - Ability to comprehend complex technical topics and specialized information 

Working under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

Exhibit our Vision, Mission and Core Values: 

Vision: The leading and most trusted provider of tires and services in all our geographic markets.

Mission: Creating raving fans 

Core Values:

          o Live with integrity, character & passion

          o Commit to the pursuit of perfection

          o Possess a servant's attitude

          o Accept the urgency of accountability and the necessity of change

Physical Demands / Work Environment: 

Lifting: Frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high. 

Squatting, bending, and twisting: frequent 

Repetitive motion 

Sustained vibrations 

Standing for extended periods of time. 

Read ticket and perform work listed; write confirmation and recommendation 

Environment: Work in environment that is not climate controlled. Temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, depending on the season. 

Vision (Near, distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception) 

Sense of sound (Alarms, horns and motorized equipment) 

PPE: Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Safety Glasses, gloves, safety harnesses, proper footwear) 

Skills & Abilities:

Education: 

High school graduate or general education degree (GED) 

Experience: 

1-2 years' experience in passenger or commercial tire repair   

Certifications/Licenses: 

Valid driver's license; driving record must meet company's insurance requirements 

Ability to obtain/maintain a DOT physical (for service trucks)

TIA Commercial 200 Level (company can provide) 

Ongoing training is required per company's standards 

Computer: 

Able to operate TPMS programming tools, write emails, and use company apps as needed