Tire Mounting Techncian in BURR RIDGE, Illinois at GTS Transportation
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Job Overview
Burr Ridge Truck Repair, an entity of GTS Transportation, is hiring a full-time Tire Mounting Technician (1099 independent contractor) to safely remove, mount, balance, and repair tires on semi-trucks and trailers at our Burr Ridge, IL location, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Burr Ridge Truck Repair is part of GTS Transportation Corporation, a family-owned freight carrier with 400+ drivers, running dry-van, refrigerated, flatbed, expedited, and oversize freight. Our shop keeps every truck and trailer safe and moving, and you will be a key part of that team.
Key Responsibilities- Remove and install commercial truck and trailer tires
- Mount, demount, balance, and rotate tires
- Inspect tires for wear, damage, and safety concerns
- Repair tires and replace valves and related components as needed
- Properly inflate tires to recommended specifications
- Operate tire mounting and balancing equipment safely
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Follow all shop safety procedures and company policies
- Assist technicians with other shop duties when needed
- Previous commercial truck tire experience preferred, but not required
- Ability to safely handle heavy tires and equipment
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Dependable, hardworking, and safety-conscious
- Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Engagement type: 1099 independent contractor. This is not a W-2 employee position and does not include employee benefits. The contractor is responsible for their own taxes.
- Location: Burr Ridge Truck Repair (an entity of GTS Transportation), Burr Ridge, IL
Interested candidates can apply through this posting or email their resume to kotryna@gtscarrier.com. Please include your name, phone number, and any commercial tire or heavy equipment experience.