Mobile Service Technician - OTR
Key Responsibilities
- Operate a company service truck to provide mobile OTR tire service at customer and job-site locations.
- Mount, dismount, repair, replace, and service OTR tires on construction, mining, quarry, industrial, and other heavy equipment.
- Perform tire service on loaders, graders, scrapers, haul trucks, forklifts, and other applicable heavy equipment.
- Inspect OTR tires, wheels, rims, and related components for wear, damage, and serviceability.
- Diagnose tire-related issues and determine appropriate repair or replacement needs.
- Safely remove, install, and position large OTR tires using hydraulic equipment, tire handlers, jacks, cribbing, and approved service tools.
- Perform approved OTR tire repairs and inflation services.
- Operate impact tools, compressors, hydraulic equipment, and specialized OTR tire service equipment.
- Respond to scheduled and emergency field service calls.
- Establish and maintain a safe work area around heavy equipment and active job sites.
- Coordinate with equipment operators, customers, and site personnel before beginning service work.
- Maintain assigned service truck, tools, equipment, and tire inventory.
- Complete required pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned service vehicles.
- Accurately complete service tickets, work orders, inspections, and required documentation.
- Communicate service recommendations and equipment concerns to customers and management.
- Participate in after-hours, weekend, and on-call rotations as required.
- Follow all company safety policies, site-specific safety requirements, DOT regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills, Education & Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a company vehicle.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record required.
- Must meet company requirements for operating a company service vehicle.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- OTR tire, heavy equipment, industrial tire, commercial tire, or field service experience preferred.
- Experience working around heavy equipment is strongly preferred.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to safely operate specialized tire service equipment.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in field environments.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call rotations as required.
- CDL and/or DOT medical certification may be required depending on assigned service vehicle and applicable regulations.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, move, roll, and handle heavy tires and tire components, with or without mechanical assistance.
- Ability to frequently bend, kneel, squat, climb, reach, push, and pull.
- Ability to perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
- Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, mud, dust, and other field conditions.
- Ability to work safely around large mobile equipment, construction operations, mines, quarries, industrial sites, and active job sites.
- Ability to repeatedly enter and exit a service truck and operate field service equipment throughout the workday.
Skills / Education / Requirements:
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Must be at least 21 years of age.
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Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.
- Mini boom truck experience - farm tires and small OTR tires.
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Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record (CDL preferred but not required).
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Experience with heavy-duty/commercial tires preferred, but not required.
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Ability to lift and move tires weighing 30–250 lbs., with or without mechanical assistance.
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Capable of working independently in various weather and road conditions.
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Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
Benefits:
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401(k) with Company Match
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Health Insurance
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Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
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Paid On-the-Job Training
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Career Advancement Opportunities
Why Join Southern Tire Mart?
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#1 Commercial Tire Dealer in the U.S. since 2008
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#1 Truck Retreader in North America since 2007
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#1 North America Commercial Tire Dealer since 2012
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Family-owned company with a focus on safety, service, and employee growth
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