Since 1976, General Recycling Industries (GRI) has been the benchmark of customer service within the industrial community, handling all facets of the metal recycling process quickly and efficiently. With a continued focus on environmental best practices, GRI has evolved to combine the benefits of cutting-edge equipment and technology, with the personal care and attention that exceeds our customer's expectations. As the largest provider of recycled, mill-ready products in Alberta, performance is paramount - and our success is built by our people.

People are at the core of everything we do so we put our focus on career development, promotion, and safety as a priority. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you’re in the right place! GRI offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive employer paid benefits package, amazing opportunities for career progression, RRSP matching program and an outstanding work environment.

To support the on-going growth of our business, we are currently seeking a highly motivated, energetic, and safety-oriented Tire Technician. Reporting to the Shop Foreman, this role is responsible for performing tire removal, installation and maintenance on our commercial fleet while carrying out proper repair procedures. The ideal candidate will be highly safety focused, knowledgeable in all aspects of tire maintenance, and feel strongly about providing the best service to our team.

This is a Monday through Friday afternoon shift, from 3 PM to 12 AM, with the potential for over time and half day Saturday's if needed. The starting hourly rate is $25-30 depending on experience. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
  • Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools.
  • Dismount and repair tires as required
  • Remove and replace tire rim assemblies on trucks and trailers
  • Clean rims, drums, hubs prior to tire and rim install
  • Remount wheels and rims onto vehicles
  • Manage tire and rim inventories conducting weekly inventory counts
  •  Organize tire and rims according to type and size
  •  Ensure safety policies and procedures are followed at all times including proper PPE use
  • Work with shop supervisors to identify needs regarding tire replacements on units
  • General shop clean up as required

Core Competencies
  • Thorough understanding of tire maintenance including different rims, torque values, etc.
  • Organizational and time management abilities
  • Results-oriented team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively
  • Ability to actively listen and use creativity to solve problems
  • Ability to recognize the environmental factors and risks that enable and support safety in the workplace
  • Ability to maintain professionalism always and work with limited supervision
  • Basic computer knowledge and ability to complete reports as required
  • Ability to multi-task and meet objectives/deliverables
  • High standards for work, meticulous, with great attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Confident, resourceful, and highly motivated
  • Possess A ‘can-do’ attitude
     
Education and Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of tire technician (on trucks) experience is required
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions 
Benefits
  • Extended health care
  • Vision & Dental
  • RRSP Matching
  • Employee events
  • Employee referral program
  • Year-round work
  • Opportunities for O/T

Interested in this role or other GRI career opportunities?
Visit us online: here

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position and in our company; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Department: Trailco Leasing
This is a full time position

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