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Tire Retread Technician
@ Kal Tire
Sparwood, British Columbia
Overview
Kal Tire is hiring a Tire Retread Technician for its re-manufacturing facility in Sparwood, BC, a full-time overnight unionized role. The work involves inspecting, buffing and preparing tires for retreading on machines and with hand tools. Pay is $28.35/hour base plus a $2.00/hour overnight premium and a guaranteed $500 monthly bonus, on a 7-days-on, 7-days-off schedule of 12-hour shifts from 7 PM to 7 AM.
Pay:
$28.35 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Inspect, buff and prepare tires for retreading
- Operate hand tools and machines in production
- Follow strict safety procedures and wear PPE
- Record production data
- Meet daily production goals as part of a team
Requirements summary:
- Mechanical aptitude or tool/equipment experience
- Ability to use PPE and follow safety procedures
- Strong work ethic, reliability and attendance
- Basic computer skills for production data
- Valid driver's licence preferred
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jobvite
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 42 |
| Schedule | overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Warehouse, Plant or factory |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | preferred |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount, 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
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
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 |
| View page |
Kal Tire is seeking Tire Retread Technicians to join our team at our re-manufacturing facility in Sparwood, BC. in a full-time overnight role offering a consistent 7 days on, 7days off schedule with 12-hour shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Compensation is provided in accordance with the collective agreement and includes a base rate of $28.35/hour, plus a $2.00/hour overnight premium, and a guaranteed monthly bonus of $500.
What to Expect in This Role:
To help you decide if this hands-on, full time, permanent role, in a unionized environment is the right fit, here’s what a typical day looks like:
- You’ll work in a manufacturing environment that can be warm, noisy, and fast-paced.
- You’ll be on your feet most of the day, using hand tools and machines to inspect, buff, and prepare tires for retreading.
- The work is repetitive but methodical, requiring patience and a strong attention to detail.
- You’ll wear protective gear (gloves, safety glasses, steel-toe boots) and follow strict safety procedures.
- You’ll be part of a supportive team that works together to meet daily production goals.
Training & Onboarding:
We know the first few months are crucial, that’s why we provide:
- Paid training, covering retread operations.
- Skill progression, you’ll start with tire inspection and preparation before advancing to full retreading.
- Clear expectations and feedback at each stage of your training.
What’s Included:
- Base wage: $28.35/hr as per the collective agreement
- Guaranteed bonus: $500+ per month
- Night shift premium: $2.00+/hr
- Extended group health, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible full-time and part-time permanent employees.
- Participate in an RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan) program with matching Profit Sharing (DPSP (Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan)Employee
- Employee discounts on tires, services, and additional perks
- Career growth: opportunities to advance into Lead Hand, Team Lead, or Supervisor roles.
Schedule:
- 12 hours shifts 7 days on 7 days off
- Overnights 7pm to 7am premium $2.00+hr for overnight shift
- Overtime available during peak seasons.
This Job Might Be a Great Fit If You:
- Enjoy working with your hands and seeing tangible results from your work.
- Like structure, routine, and being part of a team that values quality and safety.
- Are physically active and comfortable standing for long periods.
- Take pride in detail-oriented, steady work in a production setting.
Requirements:
- Mechanical aptitude or experience working with tools or equipment.
- Ability to use PPE and follow safety procedures.
- Strong work ethic and reliability; attendance and teamwork are essential.
- Basic computer skills for recording production data.
- Valid driver’s license preferred.
Kal Tire is committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered to thrive. We embrace diverse perspectives and welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences. If your qualifications align with the role, we'll connect with you to guide you through the next steps. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening. All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters.
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