BestDrive Retread Technician

Job Description

Position Overview:

The Retread Technician must be able to inspect tires, analyze, and take recommended steps to properly repair or rebuild CLT and Medium Truck tires for the purpose of adding value to customers and providing additional revenue to BestDrive. 

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: 

• Inspect casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Runs casings through the shearography machine, analyzes the results and grades the casing.
• Buff the remaining tread of the casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Make the application of the tread on the prepared casing using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Places the casing in the envelope (envelope), installs the inner envelope and ensures an airtight seal for curing.
• Vacuum tests the envelope to ensure that the package sealed. Repair injuries to the casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Loads the curing chamber and sets the proper curing parameters for the load.
• Inspect casings using the tools, procedures, methods, and work instructions established by Conti.
• Communicate with BestDrive salesmen and end user fleet personnel for completion of desired service tasks
• Complete necessary paperwork legibly.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements pertaining to this position.

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE:

• Must be 18 years or older
• The ability to work in a fast paced, customer service-oriented environment. 
• Ability to work on a team and independently 
• Ability to communicate, verbally and written, clearly and professionally with co-workers and management.

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• 1-2 years previous manufacturing experience

Additional Information

THE  ENVIRONMENT

• Work hours are generally 7am-5pm Monday – Friday.  Saturday and evenings as needed; may have little to no advance notice.
• This position operates in all types of indoor and outdoor work environments, therefore exposure to heat and cold is to be expected.
• While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly required to stand, bend, climb, lift and walk.  
• Required to handle hazardous materials and wear various forms of protective equipment (safety shoes, gloves, protective eyewear, etc.). Comply with OSHA and MSHA regulations and safety requirements.  
• Required to lift 75-100 lbs. routinely; may be required to occasionally lift, up to 150 lbs. individually.

THE PERKS:

• Immediate Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Employer 401(k) Match
• And more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

EEO-Statement:

EEO / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans, where they apply. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which Continental has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance in the application process, please reply to Careers@conti-na.com or contact US Recruiting at 800-821-2727. This telephone line and email address are reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not call about the status of your job application, if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a call back.

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Company Description

BestDrive, a wholly owned subsidiary of Continental, is quickly becoming the top choice among commercial trucking fleets for our high-quality products and exceptional service. BestDrive Commercial Tire Centers specializes in providing fleet customers with innovative tire solutions including award winning Continental and General Tire brand products, innovative commercial solution products such as ContiPressureCheck, and a wide array of multi-brand truck tires to address all market segments. Since our founding in 2012, we presently have 26 locations throughout the United States and continue to rapidly expand our footprint throughout the country