Tire Technician

Job Description

ABOUT FAIRCHILD EQUIPMENT

Fairchild Equipment was founded in 1985 as Yale Materials Handling. Under the leadership of Gary Fairchild, we gradually diversified our manufacturers to add trusted brands, expanded our services areas to better serve Wisconsin, Minnesota, Northern Illinois, North Dakota, and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. We’ve grown from only a five-person operation to over 280 employees. Now under the leadership of Gary Fairchild’s son, Chad Fairchild, Fairchild is all about possibilities for additional growth and expansion, while maintaining our operations as Family Owned.

COMPANY CULTURE

We know that in order for us to provide a dynamic and comprehensive customer experience, we need to have a team dedicated to industry experience, knowledge and customer service. We know our employees embrace our values and are driven to exceed expectations and we welcome the individual who shares those values. Come join our Fairchild Team!

Family Values – Healthy work/life balance promoting a winning and pleasant work environment. Follow the Golden Rule.

Safety Always – We are committed to safety at all times and in all places.

Customers for Life – Excellence in customer service. If we don’t deliver, let us know, and we WILL fix it!

Employer of Choice – Happy and productive employees who outwork the competition.

Active in our Communities – Outstanding citizens in the market we serve.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Fairchild Tire Technician, you will be traveling throughout our Fairchild Southern Market servicing Fairchild customers by dismounting and mounting all types of tires. We work on LP, diesel and electric forklifts, scissor, and boom lifts and much more. This position will be given a company owned vehicle to complete the essential duties and responsibilities of the position; this position requires a valid and good standing driver’s license. This position requires 40 hours work week with flex scheduling which gives flexibility to allow the employee to determine work shift for both daily and weekly hours; however, the Tire Technician must ensure the needs of customers remains a priority. This is a full-time position reporting out of our Menomonee Falls, WI branch.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plan and coordinate daily and weekly work schedule by list of priority of work orders given; responsible of managing work schedule and work orders while ensuring customers remain a priority.

Operates a mobile tire truck, while abiding by Department of Transportations (DOT) rules and regulations; drives to various customer job sites to install tires.

Practices standard safety protocols when removing, rolling, and positioning tires on the press.

Adjusts, sets up, and operates the tire press to press tires and hubs together and assembles other components per specifications.

Dismounts and mounts tires of different types; removes lugs or fasteners from wheels and/or rims and removes tire assembly.

Responsible for assisting with loading and unloading tires.

Communicates with customers on when and where equipment is to be taken out of service to install new tires.

Informs customer work is complete and has customer sign paperwork after verifying all information in correct.

Maintains and keeps record of inventory levels for warehouse in mobile tire truck.

Monitors and keeps track of scheduled maintenance intervals and sends truck in for maintenance.

Adequately cleans and maintains service equipment, mobile truck, and warehouse.

Participates in job related training, including supporting the safety program and its policies and procedures.

Willingness to take on additional duties and responsibilities as asked by the Service Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Class B CDL is required.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED is required.

3+ years of mechanic experience and/or education relating to the position.

Basic knowledge of computer and internet software.

Class B CDL is required.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Full benefits package, including Medical, Dental and Vision insurance.

Uniforms are provided and laundered by company.

Company paid Rx Safety Glasses.

Company owned/leased vehicle, tablet, and cell phone.

Paid Training.

Generous Paid Time Off.

Paid Holidays.

401(k) retirement plan and Employer Match.

Wellness Program that offers the opportunity to earn a medical insurance discount.

Company Paid Short- Term and Long-Term Disability.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Exerting 75 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 40 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 15 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Frequent physical activity of the position:

Stooping- bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

Kneeling- bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.

Crouching- bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.

Crawling- moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet.

Reaching- extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

Standing- remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time

Walking- moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Pushing- using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.

Pulling- using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.

Lifting- raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally form position-to-position.

Grasping- applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

Talking- Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.

Hearing- Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

Occasional physical activity of the position:

Climbing- ascending or descending.

Balancing- maintaining body equilibrium.

Fingering- perceiving attributes of objects by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

The visual acuity requirements:

The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines.

The worker is required to have visual acuity to perform an activity such as performing mechanical or skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature.

The conditions the worker will be submitted to in this position:

The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.

The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for period of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

The worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Worker may also be subject to other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.

The worker is subject to noise: There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the ambient noise level.

The worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicle, electrical current, exposure to high heat and exposure to chemicals.

The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions: one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system of the skin; fumes, orders, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

The worker is occasionally required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

The worker may be subject to oils: there is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluids.