Tire Technician

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Job purpose

Position is responsible for performing skilled and specialized automotive mechanic work in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of tires on trucks, trailers, and other motorized equipment. Position mounts/demounts tires; ensures conformance to industry standards; examines and repairs tires; performs preventative maintenance; and responds to emergency road calls. Position may be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends.

Duties and responsibilities 

• Prepares tires for installation; mounts and demounts tires on rims and vehicles; and fills tires to the proper air pressure.
• Responds to emergency road calls; performs road service to repair/replace damaged tires.
• Operates and maintains diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, tire changing machines, balancing equipment, and other specialized automotive tools and machinery.
• Must be available to be on call evenings, overnights, and weekends.
• Practices safety methods in the operation of equipment and performance of duties.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the noted knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Must constantly lift, carry, and/or move up to 150 pounds and push/pull up to 75 pounds.
• Must possess an excellent knowledge of industry standards related to tire maintenance.
• Must possess the ability to diagnose defects and perform routine/complex repairs on standard and large vehicle tires.
• Must possess skill in the use and care of hand/power tools and diagnostic equipment employed in tire repair and adjustment work.