Tire Technician

JOB SUMMARY

The Tire Technician is responsible for servicing and repairing tires on automobiles, heavy trucks, construction equipment such as dozers, graders, sweepers, and other power-driven equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform tire installation and service TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System)
• Rotate and balance tires
• Repair and replace tires, tubes, rims, wheels, and other tire-related components of the vehicle
• Inspect rims, hubs, studs, and lug nuts for excessive wear, tread condition, cracks, bead damage, and other indications of improper wheel alignment
• Ability to operate a variety of hand, power, and shop tools including tire changers and balancing equipment
• Oversee tire inventory
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Preferred 3 to 5 years’ experience as a tire technician
• Reliable transportation to and from work

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Working knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of TPMS electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming preferred.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, and their applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively communicate with other employees
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Able to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help
• Ability to frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer