Commercial Tire Technician Trainee

Job summary

Train to install, remove, rotate, balance, and repair commercial tires while servicing trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles in shop, customer-site, and roadside settings. Assist with inspections, documentation, inventory, equipment and work-area upkeep, and professional communication with customers and internal teams while following safety procedures.

Job details

Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. – Mississauga, ON Full-Time | Approximately 45 Hours per Week Scotia Tire is looking for a reliable, hardworking Tire Technician Trainee who wants to build a career in the commercial tire industry. No previous commercial tire experience is required. We will provide hands-on training, industry certifications and the opportunity to develop into a fully qualified Commercial Tire Technician. What You’ll Do Working alongside experienced technicians, you will learn how to: Install, remove, rotate, balance and repair commercial tires. Service commercial trucks, trailers and fleet vehicles. Assist with roadside and customer-site tire service. Complete fleet inspections and tire maintenance checks. Safely operate commercial tire service tools and equipment. Complete work orders, service documentation and required photographs. Maintain service trucks, equipment and work areas in a clean and organized condition. Assist with tire and wheel inventory, loading and receiving. Communicate professionally with customers, Dispatch, Service Advisors and Sales Representatives. Follow Scotia Tire safety procedures and customer site requirements. As your training and experience progress, you will also be trained to participate in commercial roadside service and Scotia Tire's shared after-hours/on-call rotation. What We’re Looking For Valid Ontario G Driver's Licence with a satisfactory driver's abstract. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Mechanical aptitude and willingness to work with trucks and equipment. Dependable, punctual and willing to learn. Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication and customer service skills. Previous automotive, tire, mechanical, warehouse or fleet experience is an asset, but not required. Physical Requirements This is a hands-on, physically demanding position. Candidates must be able to: Regularly lift and handle approximately 80–100 lbs. Bend, kneel and crouch for extended periods. Work around commercial trucks and heavy equipment. Safely perform physical work in shop, fleet-yard and roadside environments. Training Provided Scotia Tire will provide training in: Commercial tire installation and repair Tire inspection and fleet maintenance Commercial wheel installation Roadside service Service truck procedures Workplace safety Customer service Work-order and documentation procedures TIA certification Commercial Wheel Installer certification What We Offer Full-time employment Paid training Industry certification opportunities Health and Dental Benefits Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Purchase Program Opportunities for advancement Career path toward becoming a qualified Commercial Tire Technician If you are mechanically inclined, dependable and looking for an opportunity to learn a skilled trade, we would like to hear from you. Apply today and build your career with Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. Scotia Tire & Alignment Services Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process for applicants who require them.

What you’ll do

Train to install, remove, rotate, balance, and repair commercial tires while servicing trucks, trailers, and fleet vehicles in shop, customer-site, and roadside settings. Assist with inspections, documentation, inventory, equipment and work-area upkeep, and professional communication with customers and internal teams while following safety procedures.

Requirements

A valid Ontario G driver's licence with a satisfactory driving abstract is required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Candidates should be dependable, mechanically inclined, willing to learn, able to work independently and with a team, and capable of handling demanding physical work, including lifting approximately 80–100 pounds.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Benefits • Life Insurance • Long-Term Disability Insurance • Employee Purchase Program • Paid Training • Industry Certification Opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Fleet Maintenance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Occupational safety · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Commercial Tire Installation and Repair
• Tire Inspection
• Tire Rotation and Balancing
• Fleet Maintenance
• Commercial Wheel Installation
• Roadside Service
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Safe Equipment Operation
• Work-Order Documentation
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Inventory Handling
• Teamwork
• Physical Stamina
• Workplace Safety

Job areas

• Trades
• Transportation
• Customer Service & Support
• Logistics
• Security & Safety