Tire Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

The Tire Technician is responsible for performing skilled and specialized automotive mechanic work in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of tires on medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Position mounts/dismounts tires; ensures conformance to industry standards; examines and repairs tires. Position also inventories and requisitions supplies; and prepares paperwork.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Inspects truck/trailer tires for excessive wear, bulges, cuts, and damaged tread.

· Repair tires with minor malfunctions.

· Properly secure the vehicle to lift to ensure safe operation.

· Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.

· Properly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on the vehicle.

· Repair or replace tires on light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.

· Responsible for proper installation of wheels and tires, balancing wheels, and checking for correct fit.

· Maintains all inventories and tire equipment.

· Reassemble tires onto wheels.

· Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.

· Disposes of damaged/old tires in accordance with state regulations.

· Ensures tires are functioning properly and within the Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Act Compliance.

· Safely operates all tools and equipment.

· Reports any safety issues immediately to management.

· Keep the shop area neat and clean.

· Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.

  EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: 

· Must be able to pass background check and DMV screen.

· 1-3 years of tire maintenance/repair experience.

· Working knowledge of the safe operation of vehicles and equipment

· Knowledge of procedures to maintain simple records

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

· High school diploma or GED

· Licenses: Valid driver’s license