Job description
Thompson Tire & Retread is a local, family-owned, full-service tire business serving customers in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and Davenport, Iowa. We serve commercial customers through competitive prices on a wide variety of tire brands and customized tires service, including onsite repairs and 24/7 roadside assistance. Additionally, we have a Goodyear Authorized Retread plant in our Dubuque location that can help our customers save money on their new tires. The opportunities in this business and within the transportation organization are growing as needs increase!
Thompson is a destination employer looking for team members to join us for the long-haul. We focus on promoting from within and providing career paths - not just jobs. Our leadership team is continually evolving our strategic plan to stay in line with what our customers AND employees want and need. We are looking for a Tire Technician to join us at our NEW Thompson Tire location on 6th Street!
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and services on customer vehicles to include installation, repair and alignment of tires.
- Utilize proper tools and equipment to complete work in a safe manner. Communicate safety and equipment concerns to the Service Manager.
- Complete rotational on-call work including nights, weekends, and emergency road services.
- Drive company vehicles when needed, adhering to all company and DOT safety requirements.
- Check work for accuracy, including assisting other members of the team as needed.
- Clean work area when needed and at the end of the shift to maintain a safe work environment.
Requirements
- High School diploma or GED
- Valid Driver's License
- Physical demands of this job are classified as Medium: exerting 51 to 100 pounds of force or lifting seldom and/or exerting 36 to 50 pounds of force or lifting occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force or lifting frequently to move objects.
Why Join Us?
- Paid holidays and PTO accrual starts on day one.
- Local, family-owned company with family values in everything we do.
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and disability insurance available the first of the month after 30 days of employment.
- Company paid life insurance.
- 401(k) with employer match.
Thompson Truck & Trailer offers a competitive benefits package the first of the month following 30 days of employment: Group medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), PTO, paid holidays with no waiting period, and tuition reimbursement.
Visit our website at: https://www.thompsontireandretread.com/
Visit us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pg/ThompsonTruckandTrailer/posts/
Thompson Truck and Trailer is proud to be an EEO employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply for career opportunities at our company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
Experience:
- tire or automotive: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
www.colinoncars.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, www.colinoncars.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, www.colinoncars.com is the ideal place to find your next job.