Posted 20 days ago
OTR Tire Technician Trainee
@ Kal Tire
Prince George, BC · Vanderhoof, BC
Overview
Kal Tire's Mining Tire Group is hiring an OTR Tire Technician or Trainee in Blackwater, BC. The role covers mounting, repairing, balancing and inspecting mining tires, with full training provided for candidates without prior experience. Shifts are 14/14 rotations of 12-hour days with an averaging agreement, bus transport from Prince George and Vanderhoof, and pay of $36.47 to $46.10 per hour.
Pay:
$36.47–$46.10 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Mount, dismount, balance and repair mining tires
- Inspect tires for safety and performance
- Operate tire service equipment and forklifts
- Support site maintenance teams
- Maintain safe, organized work areas
Requirements summary:
- Tire technician experience preferred
- Mining industry experience strongly preferred
- Haul truck and loader experience is an asset
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Physically capable of handling heavy materials
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Outdoors, Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Valid driver's licence |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, Wellness, Transit support, Paid training |
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Kal Tire
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Full company description
Kal Tire is one of Canada’s largest independent tire dealers and one of North America’s largest commercial tire dealers. The company has warehouse facilities across Canada servicing over 280 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire owns and operates seven truck tire retread facilities across Canada, plus five earthmover retreading facilities located in Canada, Chile, Ghana and Mexico. 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. Founded in 1953 and still based in Vernon, British Columbia, Kal Tire’s steady expansion now employs nearly 7000 team members internationally. Guided by the Kal Tire AIMs, our team members strive to earn the trust of our customers by providing them with quality and value, in both service and products, that exceed their expectations. We also aim to support the careers of every team member through quality leadership, training and opportunities for advancement. At Kal Tire, we’re driven to provide customers with the best-in-class tires and service.
- LinkedIn followers
- 37,669
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,136
- Reported office locations
- 1540 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon, BC V1T 6N6, CA
- Business categories
- Customer Service
- Mining
- Retail
- Automotive Parts & Accessories Stores
- Retail and wholesale
- Other recorded names
- Kal Tire
- Specialties
- Retail Tires
- Commercial Truck Tires
- Passenger & Light Truck Tires
- Mining Tires
- OTR
- Warehouse & Distribution
- Retread
- and Customer Service
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
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Kal Tire is one of Canada’s largest independent tire dealers and one of North America’s largest commercial tire dealers. The company has warehouse facilities across Canada servicing over 280 Kal Tire retail and commercial stores. Kal Tire owns and operates seven truck tire retread facilities across Canada, plus five earthmover retreading facilities located in Canada, Chile, Ghana and Mexico. Kal Tire’s Mining Tire…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 5,001-10,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Vernon, BC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1953 |
| Specialties | Retail TiresCommercial Truck TiresPassenger & Light Truck TiresMining TiresOTRWarehouse & DistributionRetreadand Customer Service |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 136 |
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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.
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