Tire Technician

Job Summary:

The Tire Technician will diagnose, repair, rotate, and change tires.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses hydraulic jacks to lift vehicles.
• Inspects tires to identify holes, tears, tread depth, or defects.
• Identifies appropriate tire size and ply; inflates tires to proper air pressure based on product information.
• Removes items puncturing tires; injects or inserts adhesive materials and expanding rubber plugs to seal punctures in tubeless tires; glues or seals patches over ruptures as appropriate.
• Uses lug wrenches and other hand or power tools to unbolt and remove wheels from vehicle.
• Rotates tires using appropriate tools.
• Identifies counterweights required to balance wheels with the use of balancing machines; attaches counterweights onto rims.
• Maintains inventory by tracking stock, organizing supplies, receiving product, and updating records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with DOT tire repair and replacement standards.
• Ability to safely and efficiently work with related tools and lifts.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Fluent with technology and software to diagnose, track, and inventory tires.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related experience or successful completion of a automotive tire service training program.

Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working in confined, awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and lifts.
• The ability to handle various temperatures, dirt, oil, and other chemicals.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy environment with strong odors present.