Job Description

Job Title: OTR Tire Technician

Colony Tire is currently seeking a skilled, full-time Off-The-Road (OTR) Tire Technician to join our team in Conway, SC . Our technicians enjoy competitive hourly pay plus commission in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. As a 100% employee-owned company, we provide long-term career stability along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), paid holidays, vacation, company-paid life insurance, short-term disability and more.

Summary:

The OTR Tire Technician is responsible for performing tire service, repair, and maintenance on off-the-road equipment including construction, earthmoving, mining, and agricultural equipment. This position may also perform other duties as assigned by management. This role offers an industry-leading hourly plus commission pay structure.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities; include but not limited to:

• Maintain a valid driver’s license appropriate for the position and meet commercial driver qualification requirements; CDL required
• Operate a 30,000-pound GVW OTR service boom truck
• Inspect tires and wheels before and after service following established procedures
• Diagnose tire conditions and determine repairability
• Perform tire repairs in accordance with company and safety standards
• Review work orders and communicate job details with supervisors
• Accurately document all work performed per company policy
• Operate heavy-duty tire service equipment including boom cranes, jacks, cribbing, compressors, and hydraulic/electric tools
• Unbolt and re-bolt wheels using hand and power tools
• Mount and dismount all types of off-the-road tires, including multi-piece rims
• Match dual tire assemblies correctly
• Inflate tires to proper specifications based on size, ply, and load requirements
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects
• Participate in rotating on-call service, including nights and weekends
• Maintain assigned service vehicle, tools, and onboard equipment in proper working condition and appearance
• Comply with all OSHA and MSHA safety regulations and company safety policies

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Mechanical Knowledge: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control: Ability to operate equipment and systems safely.
• Active Listening: Ability to understand instructions and communicate effectively.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Time Management: Ability to manage tasks efficiently and independently.
• Physical Flexibility: Ability to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
• Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy objects.
• Tool Proficiency: Ability to recognize and safely use various hand and power tools.
• Equipment Operation: Experience operating vehicles and mechanized equipment.
• Physical Activity: Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials.
• Inspection Skills: Ability to identify equipment defects or operational issues.
• Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Work Styles:

• Attention to Detail: Thorough and accurate completion of work
• Dependability: Reliable, responsible, and accountable
• Cooperation: Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Independence: Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Integrity: Commitment to ethical conduct and Colony Tire’s values
• Stress Tolerance: Ability to remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations

Work Environment:

This position regularly involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions, and loud noise levels. Work is performed at Colony Tire locations, customer sites, and service call locations. Employees should expect exposure to heat and cold. The role requires regularly lifting up to 100 pounds and frequently moving more than 100 pounds. While minor injuries may occur, adherence to safety practices significantly reduces risk.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required. Related experience, OTR service training, and certifications are preferred but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and VEVRAA federal contractor. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable laws.

As a federal contractor, Colony Tire Corporation / Atlantic Tire Distributors takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

We also prohibit harassment of any kind and are committed to maintaining a respectful and inclusive workplace.

View the “EEO is the Law” poster here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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