Job Description

If you have a strong desire to be in the automotive industry and enjoy collaborating with a high energy team, we have an opportunity for you!

This job is open for Kal Tire store located at 1475 MAPLE ST CAMPBELL RIVER BC V9W 5M4

Our company is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We are looking for relentless problem solvers with mechanical aptitude and who are willing to go through the Tire, Brake and Alignment Tech program. You will be enrolled in the apprenticeship program and sponsor you for at least the first 2 years, and every year of course comes with 2 years of commitment per year of schooling. Kal Tire will provide thorough paid training to get you there safely.

Skills & Abilities:

• You are willing to thrive learning about front-end brakes, shocks and wheel alignments.
• You continually strive to provide exceptional customer service and exceed every client\xe2\x80\x99s expectation.
• You have the ability to excel in a physically demanding environment that includes heavy lifting and moving constantly throughout your shift.
• Perform tire removal/installation/repair service safely for all passenger and light truck vehicles. This includes removing wheel assemblies, dismounting tires, balancing, inflating and installing repaired or replacement tires, and reinstalling wheel assemblies according to procedure. This also includes diagnosing injuries, evaluating reparability, and choosing and carrying out proper repair methods.
• Assist and perform mechanical inspections and service including complete understanding and use of work order inspection procedures and tools, basic understanding and use of alignment machine, flush machines, oil lube and filter service.
• Contribute to a safe and environmentally responsible workplace by following all safety and environmental policies and rules and by taking an active approach to accident prevention and environmental protection.
• Valid Driver\xe2\x80\x99s Licence.
• Grade 12 or GED.
• Contribute to an upbeat atmosphere in the workplace by supporting and providing assistance to other team members.
• You have excellent communication skills, a mechanical aptitude and detail oriented.

We offer:

• Competitive wages, $22.00 per hour and up depending on experience and schooling/training achieved) with benefits, while gaining fundamental business knowledge.
• Working with a Well-Established Company \xe2\x80\x93 Kal Tire has been in business since 1953 and currently has over 250 store locations across Canada. Continued expansion plans lead to career advancement opportunities.
• Incentive Program \xe2\x80\x93 Additional income may be obtained through our Incentive Program which recognizes performance output.
• Technology \xe2\x80\x93 We grant everyone access to the newest tools and technology in manufacturing equipment, allowing all of our team members to gain the newest skills in today\xe2\x80\x99s market.

Solving our customers\' automotive challenges and making a positive impact - It\'s how we roll, and it\'s been that way since Tom Foord opened the doors to Kal Tire in 1953 in beautiful Vernon, BC. Over the years, we\'ve become a trusted partner for large and small industries and fleets across Canada. Our customers rely on our expertise, our make-it-happen approach to service, and our lineup of the most trusted tire brands in over 260 retail locations coast to coast. Kal Tire is also the largest truck re-treader in Canada, with 11 retread facilities across Canada and internationally, and has a state-of-the-art tire recycling facility in Chile, where 40% of the weight of scrap tires is recycled to return to mines as an alternative fuel. In addition, Kal Tire\'s Mining Tire Group is an international leader in mining tire service and supply, servicing more than 150 mine sites across five continents. Kal Tire offers a culture that fosters inclusion and respect. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices in compliance with the AODA and AMA. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment or employment process. Applicants are asked to make their needs/requirements known.

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