Tire and Disposal Specialist

Tire and Disposal Specialist

Department : Fleet Maintenance Location : Kitchener- Waterloo Region , ON

Job title : Tire and Disposal Specialist

Job Location : Baden

Position Type : Onsite

Shift Hours : Monday to Friday; 7 : 00am - 4 : 00pm

Compensation Range : $24.73 $32.78

We Bring Food to Your Family’s Table

The Erb Group is one of North America’s largest privately-owned refrigerated transportation providers. The Erb Group specializes on the timely, protected distribution of temperature-controlled perishable goods across Canada and the U.

S. The Erb Group is a family-owned business and has been in the industry for over 63 years. Its head office is based in New Hamburg, Ontario, with additional Canadian terminals in Baden, Toronto, Thunder Bay, North Bay, Ottawa, Montreal, Trenton, Winnipeg and a U.

S. terminal in Elverson, PA. In addition, we have been recognized as Best Fleets to Drive For several years, a Top Fleet Employer and continue to be a safety industry leader.

What Will You Do?

• Maintain and develop relationships with tire OEM’s, local and international tire support vendors.
• Coordinate tire and associated component purchases and inventory tracking, investigate trends and developments in tire, wheel / rim activities in the commercial vehicle marketplace.
• Manage purchase activity and process invoices into maintenance software, TMT, and notes in Solomon to communicate with maintenance and operational groups.
• Support Saturday AM yard checks and tire change out in the Baden yard filling in to coordinate activities with local tire service providers.
• Monitor and report performance and issues within the tire / rim asset group to indicate ROI and suggest policy changes.
• Support Erb terminal and shop network requirements for tires / rims and supplies for safe, effective, and efficient results with directions and actions.
• Perform activities as the key contact for retail, wholesale, and auction disposal of Erb Transport Equipment, in conjunction with Senior Corporate Fleet Director and Baden Shop Manager.
• Support disposal activities by driving and repositioning trucks, tractors, trailers, reefers, and related equipment to maintain fleet size and a positive return for asset disposal.
• Maintain tracking records for equipment disposal, work with maintenance administration for invoicing and collecting payments in a timely and complete timeframe.
• Coordinate the staff and resources required to dispose of equipment as required.
• Travel to terminal and shop locations to evaluate practices and requirements across the Erb network, visiting support locations in those areas to share the Erb requirements and policies.
• Support shop management in covering activities for vacations and shift disruptions as well as phone support.
• Evaluate component, supplies and vendor performance for tire / rim and supplies utilized in the Erb Transport Limited fleet.
• All other duties as required.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Clear and current AZ license with 5 years of driving experience preferred.
• Tire / rim knowledge for commercial vehicles with industry experience.
• Proven track record of safety first in all situations.
• Team player with a focus on company success and supporting those around them with safe and constructive directions.
• Mechanical aptitude, familiar with off road, highway and refrigeration equipment maintenance and operation.

Your Cool Work Perks

Benefits available from day 1

We’re motivated by doing business with good people and hiring them too.

• Company paid health insurance plans (health, prescription, dental and vision)
• Company paid group life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Enjoy $1600 in massage therapy benefits
• TFSA & RRSP savings plans with company match contributions (available after 3 months)
• Profit-sharing opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Safety shoe voucher
• Uniform and annual tool allowance for apprentice and mechanic technicians
• Corporate discounts with Josslin Insurance and Goodlife Fitness
• Educational assistance up to 50%, with specific training required by The Erb Group paid in full
• Career advancement opportunities
• Community and philanthropy opportunities
• Employee engagement events (Good Cheer Club, summer BBQs, prizes, food trucks, employee recognition programs)
10 days ago