Tire Tech - Adult​/OSY​/DW

Tire Repair Tech

Employees will be trained to do the following thru the Youth Program:

• Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks
• Remount wheels onto vehicles
• Unbolt and remove wheels from vehicles, using lug wrenches or other hand or power tools
• Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels
• Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires accordingly

Work Activities
-Work Experience Participants will be trained in the following:

• Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources
• Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft
• Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person
• Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things
• Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects