Commercial Tire Technician

Job Title Commercial Service Technician Summary Employee will be required to repair and replace tires on commercial vehicles at the Colony location customer locations and on service calls on the side of a highway as well as other duties as assigned by the manager Qualifications To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies and or ability required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Essential Tasks and Responsibilities Follow established procedures to inspect tires wheels and vehicles before and after service

Review work orders and discuss work with supervisors

Document work performed accurately and according to company policy

Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks andor automotive lifts Unbolt and re bolt wheels fromto vehicles using torque wrenches lug wrenches and other hand and power tools

Mount and dismount tires onto wheels

Identify and inflate tires in accordance with manufacturers specifications

Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels Hammer required counterweights onto rims of wheels

Replace valve stems Repair tires in accordance with Colony Tire Corporation and industry accepted guidelines

Rotate tires on vehicles in accordance with manufacturers recommendations

Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services such as but not limited to oil changes and lubrications Road test cars as directed by management

Pull vehicles in and out of shop safely Troubleshoot fuel ignition and emissions control systems using electronic testing equipment Repair and service air conditioning heating and engine cooling systems Repair replace or adjust defective fuel injectors carburetor parts gasoline filters Repair service or replace transmission andor parts and drive train components Remove and replace defective mufflers and tailpipes Disassemble repair and rebuild faulty assemblies such as steering systems and linkages Complete front end alignments and suspension system service Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

Mechanical Knowledge of machines and tools including their designs uses repair and maintenance

Operation and Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems

Active Listening Giving full attention to what other people are saying taking time to understand the points being made asking questions as appropriate and not interrupting at inappropriate times Operation Monitoring watching gauges dials or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly

Time Management Managing ones own time Extent Flexibility the ability to bend stretch twist or reach with you body arms andor legs Static Strength the ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift push pull or carry objects

Knowledge of commonly used tools Ability to recognize and used a variety of tools including but not limited to power tools such as pneumatic wrenches machine tools such as lathes and grinning machines jack sand hoists and common hand tools Complex Problem Solving Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions Hearing sensitivity The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects Operating Vehicles Mechanized Devices or Equipment Running maneuvering navigating or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment such as forklifts or passenger vehicles Performing General Physical Activities Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing lifting balancing walking stooping and handling or materials Inspecting Equipment Structures or Material Inspecting equipment structures or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects Making Decisions and Solving Problems Analyzing information and evaluation results to choose the best solution and solve problems Work Styles Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks Dependability Job requires being reliable responsible and dependable and fulfilling obligations

Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good natured cooperative attitude

Independence Job requires guiding oneself with little or not supervision and depending on oneself to get things done Integrity Job requires treating people with respect keeping commitments working ethically and upholding organizational values Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations Experienced technicians who have administrative capability sometimes advance to shop supervisor or service manager Work Environment While…