Commercial Tire Technician

Colony Tire Corporation
, located in Fredericksburg, VA, is currently seeking a full‑time Commercial Tire Technician to join our team. Our technicians enjoy competitive, unlimited earning potential and the opportunity to build a long‑term career. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k); participation in our 100% employee‑owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); paid holidays; vacation time; company‑paid life insurance;

and short‑term disability. Join a company where your hard work directly contributes to your future ownership and success!

This position is responsible for repairing and replacing tires on commercial vehicles at the Colony location, at customer sites, and during roadside service calls, including service along highways. The role also requires responding to road service calls during off‑hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Additional duties may be assigned by the manager as needed. This position is based at our satellite location in Fredericksburg, Virginia.

The individual must be able to perform all job duties efficiently, safely, and effectively. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the role successfully. The ideal candidate will be proactive, dependable, and possess extensive experience and knowledge in commercial tire service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a valid driver’s license for the type of vehicle required for the position and be able to meet commercial driver qualification requirements.
• Follow established procedures to inspect tires and wheels before and after service.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and make such repairs.
• Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors.
• Document work performed completely and in a timely manner.
• Unbolt and re‑bolt wheels from/to vehicles, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Mount and dismount any type of tire on drop center, semi‑drop center, and multi‑piece rims.
• Match mating of dual assemblies.
• Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size, ply, and load requirement.
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels.
• Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
• Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely.

• Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
• Knowledge of commonly used tools – Ability to recognize and use a variety of tools, including but not limited to power tools, such as pneumatic wrenches, machine tools, such as lathes and grinding machines, jack and hoists, and common hand tools.
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment – Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, and commercial vehicles.
• Performing General Physical Activities – Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials.
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material – Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
• Making Decisions and Solving Problems – Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

• Attention to Detail – Job requires close attention to detail and thorough completion of assigned tasks.
• Dependability – Job requires being reliable and responsible, as well as fulfilling obligations.
• Cooperation – Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good‑natured, cooperative attitude.
• Independence – Job requires guiding oneself with little or no supervision…