What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Diesel Tire Technician position at Leonards Express Inc?
Description
Heavy Diesel Tire Technician – Join a Team That Treats You Like Family
Caldwell, ID • Day Shift • Full-Time • $20–$25/hr
Leonard’s Express is expanding our Caldwell, ID maintenance team — and we’re looking for a skilled Heavy Diesel Tire Technician to support our growing fleet. If you’re experienced with diesel truck tires, trailer maintenance, or commercial fleet repair, and want to work for a company that values your skills, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.
This is an immediate opening, and we’re ready to hire the right technician now.
What We Offer
- $20 – $25/hr based on experience
- Full-time, day shift
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- EAP and paid life insurance
- Uniforms provided
- Boot & tool allowance
- Weekly overtime potential
What Makes You a Great Fit
You’re someone who:
- Understands tire mounting, dismounting, balancing and tire health monitoring
- Takes initiative and stays proactive
- Works well with your hands and as part of a team
- Wants to grow your skills and take pride in doing the job right
What You’ll Do
- Perform daily yard checks and build a worklist
- Inspect tire tread, wear patterns, valves, and overall tire condition
- Identify repairable tires and complete appropriate repairs
- Dismount, mount, and repair mismatched or damaged tires
- Perform match mounting, match mating dual assemblies, and radial runout checks
- Complete most daily work in the yard using the company service truck
- Inflate tires to proper PSI based on load requirements
- Remove tires for off-site retreading or repair
- Perform preventative trailer maintenance inspections
- Diagnose equipment and trailer issues
- Replace trailer light cords, air lines, mud flaps, hangers, marker lights, and reflective tape
- Repair worn or damaged components
- Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean, safe work environment
- Adhere to repair time standards and parts procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What You Bring
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
- Willingness to learn shop procedures and technical information
- High school diploma or GED
- Technical school (A/B) or BOCES experience preferred — OR hands-on experience with diesel equipment, farm equipment, construction equipment, or automotive repair
- Basic tool set
- Valid driver’s license
- Brake certification (we can provide this)
Where You’ll Work
1010 Holman Ct, Caldwell, ID 83605
About Leonard’s Express
Leonard’s Express is a family-owned transportation company headquartered in Farmington, NY, with locations across the United States. We deliver dependable, innovative logistics solutions backed by cutting-edge technology and a team of dedicated professionals. Whether your background is in maintenance, operations, safety, IT, customer service, or driving — there’s a place for you here.
Leonard’s Express is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race/color/religion/sex/national origin/veteran/disability/age/sexual orientation/gender identity or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $20 - $25