Posted 3 months ago
Tire Technician
@ Kal Tire
Surrey, British Columbia
Overview
Kal Tire is hiring a temporary Tire Technician in Surrey, BC, for full-time and part-time shop work. The role involves installing, repairing, balancing and maintaining tires and inspecting vehicles, with a stated hourly wage of $21.64 and weekend shifts possible within store hours.
Pay:
$21.64 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Install, remove, rotate, balance and repair tires
- Operate tire service equipment and tools safely
- Inspect tires and vehicles to identify required services
- Maintain a clean, organized and safe work environment
- Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times
Requirements summary:
- Previous tire technician or automotive experience or training preferred
- Valid driver's licence
- Ability to lift 30 to 50 lbs repeatedly
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Team-oriented, safety-first approach
- Comfortable in a fast-paced environment
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · jobvite
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Schedule | day, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Store |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 50 lb · computer none |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | 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 | 146 |
| View page |
If you enjoy hands-on work, staying active, and working as part of a team, this role is a strong fit.
As a Tire Technician, you’ll support the day-to-day service work in the shop, installing, repairing, and maintaining tires while helping keep operations running smoothly. This is a temporary position with full-time and part-time hours available for the duration of the contract.
You’ll be part of a team that works safely, supports each other, and takes pride in getting the job done right.
Responsibilities
- Install, remove, rotate, balance, and repair tires
- Safely operate tire service equipment and tools
- Inspect tires and vehicles to identify required services
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Follow all safety procedures and use PPE at all times
- Support the team to keep workflow efficient and on schedule
Requirements
- Previous tire technician or automotive experience or training is preferred
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lift 30–50 lbs repeatedly and stay active throughout the shift
- Strong attention to detail and reliability
- Team-oriented with a practical, safety-first approach
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
- Hourly wage: $21.64
- Hands-on training to build confidence and practical skills
- A supportive, safety-focused team environment
- Opportunity to gain experience in the automotive industry
Store Details
- Location: 2315 KING GEORGE BLVD, SURREY BC
- Hours of Operation:
- Monday - Friday: 7:30 to 18:00
- Saturday, Sunday: 8:00 to 17:00
- Multiple Training Dates Starting: September 14th, 2026
Shifts will be scheduled within store operating hours and may include weekends.
Hiring Process
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview and may be invited for a guided tour of the store and service area.
Candidates are considered for one location at a time. To help us review applications effectively, please apply to no more than two Kal Tire locations.
All interviews and hiring decisions are being made by Kal Tire’s hiring managers and recruiters. Kal Tire uses AI tools to support parts of recruitment, including but not limited to job posting and pre-screening.
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. Candidates considered for the role must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada.
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