Tire Mechanic
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Description
Tire Mechanic - Towing & Roadside Service
Pay Scale: $18.00 - $25.00 hr (depending on experience)
Company: Roadrunner Wrecker Service
Location: Leesburg, VA
Type: Full-time - Competitive pay plus benefits package
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00a - 5:00p
About the Role
Roadrunner Wrecker Service is hiring a Tire Technician to handle tire service in our shop and on the road, for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles. You'll respond to roadside calls, change and repair tires on commercial trucks and passenger vehicles, and keep our towing fleet running safely. It's a hands-on job for someone who works well under pressure, puts safety first, and takes pride in getting drivers back on the road.
Key Responsibilities
Respond to roadside tire calls around the clock, including highway shoulders and bad weather
Mount, demount, repair and replace tires on passenger, light-truck and Class 3-8 commercial vehicles, including steer, drive and trailer positions
Inspect tires for tread depth, damage, irregular wear and DOT compliance, and recommend replacements
Do plug-patch and section repairs to industry standards
Torque lug nuts to spec with calibrated tools and re-torque when required
Install and service TPMS sensors, valve stems and wheel hardware
Balance and rotate tires, and check the alignment of the wheel assembly
Service and inspect tires on Valor Fleet's own tow trucks, wreckers and rollbacks
Set up safe work zones with cones, flares and lighting, following DOT and company safety rules
Keep the service truck, tools and tire inventory stocked, clean and in working order
Complete work orders, inspection reports and customer invoices accurately, using a tablet or dispatch software
Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch, drivers and customers
Help with towing, jump starts, lockouts or fuel delivery when needed (if cross-trained)
Required:
1+ years of tire service experience, commercial or heavy-duty preferred
Knows how to use tire machines, impact guns, torque wrenches, bead breakers and jacks
Understands safe tire inflation practices, including using an inflation cage for split or multi-piece rims
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Can lift up to 100+ lbs, and can kneel, bend and work outdoors in all weather
Can pass a background check, drug screen and DOT physical
Requirements
TIA certifications (Commercial Tire Service, ATS, or Basic/Advanced Truck Tire Service) preferred.
WreckMaster or TRAA towing certification preferred.
Experience with roadside or mobile service
Own basic hand tools
What We Offer
Competitive pay with overtime and on-call pay
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) [with company match]
Paid training and certifications
Uniforms and PPE provided
Room to grow into lead tech, fleet maintenance or towing roles
Salary Description
$18 - $25 hr.