Truck Tire Shop Technician

Job Description

Truck Tire Shop Technician

Job Summary

The truck tire shop technician will remove and install wheels and tires, both stock and aftermarket, including truck tires. This person will mount and rotate wheels and tires and maintain the shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition. The tire shop tech will repair and replace tires, do fleet checks, road service calls, after hours calls and minor service repairs on our fleet of trucks and vehicles. This person will interact well with others, provide quality customer service, and follow safety policies and procedures.

Job Requirements

High school diploma

Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects and allocate time as required by business objectives in a fast-paced environment.

Must have some mechanical skills acquired through either experience or technical trade school.

Ability to identify and use standard and metric automotive hand bar and powered tools.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Availability and willingness for local travel

Must have and maintain a Good Driving Record

Job Responsibilities

Inspects and tests tires to ensure conformance to standards.

Examines and probes damaged, defective, or flat tires to determine the extent of damage and the feasibility of repair; and recommends the disposal of non-repairable tires.

Repairs tube and tubeless tires by applying patches, replacing treads, removing nails, changing tubes, installing boots, etc.

Remove and install wheels and tires, both stock and aftermarket, including truck tires

Aligns wheels and tire assemblies to minimize wear on tires; and rotates wheels at prescribed mileage intervals.

Practices safety methods in the operation of equipment and performance of duties.

Maintain shop and equipment in a clean and orderly condition.

Inventories and ensures an adequate supply of tires and related parts; and requisitions/orders supplies as necessary.

Performs any other related duties as assigned.

Prepares paperwork including work orders, part usage records, tire weight records, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

Weekly Pay

Company Profit Sharing Plan

Paid holidays and Vacation Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision

Healthcare Reimbursement up to $1,000

Reports to: Shop Superintendent.

Classification: Nonexempt

Position Type and Hours of Work

Full time

Overtime available

Monday-Friday and Occasional Saturdays

Physical Demands

Ability to lift 100 pounds.

Standing for long periods of time, bending, lifting, and twisting