Otr Tire Technician - Edmonton, Canada - Kal Tire

Kal Tire

Verified Company

Edmonton, Canada

1 day ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

OTR TIRE TECHNICIAN - Fort Hills Mine
We are currently looking for OTR Tire Technician at the

Fort Hills mine site outside of Fort McMurray, Alberta. As a Tire Technician in the Mining Tire Group, you will be responsible for all aspects of tire and related service and repair for mining tires and adhering to Kal Tire's work and safety standards. A key part of this role is setting the standard for service excellence within the industry and demonstrating the Kal Tire AIMS.

This opportunity is

fly-in, fly-out (from either Calgary or Edmonton) and will be a

shift schedule of 7x7 (7 days on, 7 days off). This may change based on staffing requirements.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
Service Excellence

Perform tire service on customer equipment, the Kal Tire way.
Assist mine maintenance staff as required.
Conduct appropriate maintenance on tools and equipment.
Maintain appropriate tire inspection and maintenance program.
Respond to afterhours callouts as directed by your supervisor.
Demonstrate and promote best practices and continuous improvement in everything we do.

Operational / Technical

Dismount and mount tires for a variety of vehicles for the mining tire industry.
Ensure that all tires are mounted safely and according to load requirements.
Perform equipment checks and calibrations.
Install and remove wheels from any type of vehicle.
Mount and demount different types of tire and rim assemblies
Balance light vehicle tire and rim assembly.
Perform repairs to tires and tubes.
Perform Inspections and determine the suitability of wheel components to remain in service.
Operate heavyduty tire servicing equipment and tools.
Conduct maintenance checks and ensure all work is done according to Kal Tire's work and safety standards.
Complete required reporting and logging of data, as required.
Ensure the work area is maintained in an orderly, clean, and safe manner.
Assist in managing inventory for all operational requirements.

Health, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance with safety regulations and requirements.
Ensure that hygiene standards are maintained in the facility.
Report hazards, unsafe work conditions and behaviours to your supervisor/lead hand, to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk to acceptable levels
Report all incidents and injuries according to procedures
Assist and cooperate with the site safety representative to resolve safety issues identified
Use and maintain Personal Protective Equipment at all times
Perform vehicle Prestart checks according to procedures
Actively participate in regular meetings and inspections in order to promote and improve safety in the workplace and document accordingly
Read and confirm incident notices and other safety information conveyed to all personnel
Comply with site emergency evacuation procedures.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
The Key Performance Indicators are evolving and currently include:

All safety standards are followed, and work is performed without incident to team, equipment or tires.
Correct and safe use of tire fitting tools and equipment are performed
Tires are repaired efficiently to meet the needs of the customer.
Team member contributes to the smooth operations of the Kal Tire Shop.

WORK EXPERIENCE

At least two years of related experience with direct experience as a tire fitter preferred.
OTR service training and certifications desired. Basic tire fitting skills
Tire Fitter Levels 1 & 2 preferred.
Experience operating and maintaining tire manipulators, forklifts, and service trucks.
Experience working in an environment where safety procedures are a key part of daily operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Able to physically perform the duties of an OTR Tire Technician safely.
Able to obtain and maintain all applicable licenses, certificates as required to perform the duties as required to work at mine sites.
Able to perform mechanically related tasks.
Able to follow all safety procedures and work in a safe manner.
Able to work in a resultsoriented, fastpaced environment as part of a team.
Must be a selfstarter and willing to take the initiative, solve problems, be able and willing to work without direct supervision, and be willing to attend appropriate training sessions.
Understand tire failure causes and analysis.
Good communication skills and ability to express themselves well both verbally and in writing.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.

EDUCATION

Secondary school diploma or equivalent.
Additional certification and training preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver's license and ability to comply with relevant insurance policies.

About Kal Tire
Kal Tire is Canada's largest independent tire dealer and one of North America's largest commercial tire dealers. Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is a leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five contine