OTR Tire Technician Trainee

Job summary

Perform mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repair of mining tires while maintaining operational uptime. Support site maintenance teams and manage tire-related inventory while adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards.

Job details

OTR Tire Technician / OTR Tire Technician Trainee Blackwater, BC Kal Tire’s Mining Tire Group has been servicing mine sites since 1972, building a reputation for reliability, innovation, and consistent delivery. Today, we operate in 18 countries and continue to grow. As part of that growth, we’re looking for an OTR Tire Technician or OTR Tire Technician Trainee who takes pride in their work, values safety, and wants to build a long-term career in mining. The Role As an OTR Tire Technician/ OTR Tire Technician Trainee, you will perform all aspects of tire service and repair for mining equipment, while upholding Kal Tire’s safety standards and service expectations. You’ll play a key role in maintaining operational uptime and setting the standard for service excellence on site. Full training will be provided as a part of onboarding for candidates without prior OTR tire technician experience Site Details Location: Blackwater, BC Shift Options: 14/14 rotations, 12-hour days Averaging agreement is required Bus in, Bus out (BIBO) provided from Prince George and Vanderhoof Camp accommodations provided at Backwater, BC at employer's expense. What We Offer Hourly rate: $36.47 to $46.10 Travel bursary may be available to eligible team members Health, dental, and vision benefits Employee Assistance Program RRSP and DPSP (profit sharing) Employee discounts on tires and services Ongoing training and development opportunities Responsibilities Perform mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repair of mining tires Conduct inspections to ensure safety and performance standards are met Operate tire service equipment (manipulators, forklifts, service trucks) Work closely with site maintenance teams to support operations Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas Support inventory management of tire-related materials Maintain required documentation within Kal Tire systems. Health, Safety & Environment Follow all site safety procedures and hygiene standards Use PPE at all times Report hazards and unsafe work conditions Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement Requirements Experience as a tire technician is preferred Experience in mining industry is strongly preferred Experience with haul trucks and loaders with protection chains is an asset Ability to operate tire service equipment Strong mechanical aptitude Physically capable of handling heavy materials safely Ability to work independently and as part of a team Additional Requirements Valid driver’s licence Successful completion of: Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening Physical assessment Criminal record check Our Culture At Kal Tire, we’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where people feel respected, supported, and able to do their best work. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Hiring Process Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial phone interview, followed by interviews with the site leadership team (virtual or in person). Final candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening.

What you’ll do

Perform mounting, dismounting, balancing, and repair of mining tires while maintaining operational uptime. Support site maintenance teams and manage tire-related inventory while adhering to strict safety and hygiene standards.

Requirements

Candidates should have a valid driver's licence and the ability to operate heavy tire service equipment. Previous experience in the mining industry or as a tire technician is preferred but not required as full training is provided.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• RRSP
• DPSP
• Profit sharing
• Employee discounts
• Training and development opportunities
• Travel bursary

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Forklift operation · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tire service
• Tire repair
• Mining equipment maintenance
• Safety compliance
• Manipulator operation
• Forklift operation
• Service truck operation
• Mechanical aptitude
• Inventory management
• Documentation
• Inspection
• Mounting
• Dismounting
• Balancing
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Safety Procedures
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Leadership
• Innovation
• Inventory Management
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Mining Engineering
• Operations
• Phone Interviews
• Safety Standards
• Environment Health And Safety
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Reliability

Job areas

• Trades
• Manufacturing
• Energy
• Logistics
• Security & Safety
• Tire Technician/Tire Installer
• Tire Changer / Technician
• Motor Vehicle Mechanics and Repairers
• Tire Repairers and Changers

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