Tire Retread Machine Operator

3/15/2026

Operators visually inspect tires to determine condition, performing necessary repairs and operating machinery to remove old treads and measure for proper width. They also inspect the finished retread using a high-pressure test machine to ensure casing integrity and handle the receiving and unloading of supplies.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, and remains entirely family-owned and operated. With more than 600 locations in 42 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 40 stores per year. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.” Love’s was founded on the values of integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance. Tom Love displayed all of these as he built Love’s from the ground up – from one small filling station in western Oklahoma in 1964 to more than 550 Love’s locations coast to coast. These core values are the keys to our success. But Tom didn’t do it by himself. He surrounded himself with visionary team members who embodied the same set of values. Today, we are looking for these in every person we hire. No matter what job you do for Love’s, your commitment to integrity, Customer focus, strong work ethic, innovation and perseverance will not only continue our legacy of growth, it will also ensure your successful career with one of America’s top-ranked private companies. Do you have what it takes? To learn more, go to www.loves.com, Facebook (www.facebook.com/lovestravelstops), or follow @LovesTravelStop on Twitter.

About the Role

Benefits: * Fuel Your Growth with Love's - company funded tuition assistance program * Paid Time Off * Flexible Scheduling * 401(k) – 100% match up to 5% * Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance after 30 days * Competitive Pay * Career Development * Hiring Immediately 

Welcome to Love’s! 

Tire Retread Machine Operators work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining clean and safe places. If you are looking for a great opportunity to grow along with a winning team, join us today. No experience? No problem! We will teach you! 

Job Functions:   

Visually inspect tires to be retreaded to determine condition

Repairs casings, if needed, utilizing proper procedures and correct size repair patch

Operate buffing machine to remove existing treads from tires and measure tires to determine proper tread width

Inspect finished retread utilizing multiple-step high-pressure test machine to ensure the integrity of the casing

Receive and unload supplies including tread rubber, cushion gum and repair materials, envelopes, curing rim, tire casings, rims, etc.

Assist in distribution center activities as assigned.

Our Culture: 

Come see why Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores was recognized by Indeed as the winner of the Better Work Award in 2023. 

Love’s Travel Stops and Country Stores is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Our Culture:

Fueling customers' journeys since 1964, innovation leads the way for this family-owned and operated business headquartered in Oklahoma City. With nearly 40,000 team members, travel stops are the core business along with products and services that provide value for professional drivers, fleets, traveling public, RVers, alternative energy and wholesale fuel customers. Giving back to communities and an inclusive workplace are hallmarks of the award-winning culture.

Love's is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans encouraged to apply.

Key Skills

Tire InspectionTire RepairMachine OperationBuffingHigh-Pressure TestingMaterial HandlingSafety ComplianceDistribution Center Support