Commercial Tire Technician

Join our Best-One team - now hiring a Commercial Tire Technician at our Breese, IL location.

Who we are:

Over the past 77 years, what started out as a single bay service station has grown into a respected tire and service company with over 285 locations in over 35 states – one of the largest independent tire companies in North America. At Best-One, we strive to be the leading the most trusted provider of tires and service in all of our markets with a mission for creating raving fans. And we know our success starts with our team members – our internal ravings fans. 

We're looking for a Commercial Tire Technician who places an emphasis on creating results for teammates, customers, and the company. 

What you get: 

• Top Pay - the more you know, the more you earn
• Paid holidays & vacations; closed most major holidays
• Health/dental/vision insurance 
• 401(K)
• Team member discount program
• Continuing education/training
• ...and being a part of a company that offers a career, not just a job!

What you will be doing as a Commercial Tire Technician:

Repair and replace commercial and large equipment tires, perform fleet checks, and perform minor service and repairs on commercial customer vehicles. 

• For Tires: remove, install, rotate, balance, and perform flat repairs on commercial and large equipment tires (in shop or at customer location)
• For Retreads: prepare retreads (discuss tread with customer, prepare work order, put in staging area, load in truck), unload treads (unload from truck and stack in warehouse area)
• Equipment: raise and lower vehicles safely with hydraulic or floor jacks, safely operate all shop machinery, operate and maintain diagnostic equipment
• Read work orders thoroughly and perform all listed tasks
• Perform all applicable tasks within company’s time standards 

What boxes you have to check:

• Must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; driving record must meet company’s insurance requirements
• Position requires continuous standing, bending, lifting and ability to lift up to 50+ pounds. 
• The ability to work in a fast-paced customer service-oriented environment.
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check/drug screen 
• Accountability – Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions
• 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
• 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

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent squatting, bending, and twisting. 
• Lifting: frequent lifting over 50 pounds from ground to chest high
• 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, steel reinforced footwear)