TIRE TECHNICIAN

Summary

As a Tire Technician, you will inspect and change tires on fleet trucks and trailers, as well as perform diagnosis and repair as required by company and DOT standards. This position will also assist trailer and tractor technicians as needed.

Essential Functions & Duties

  • Inspect and assess tire tread levels, wear patterns, valve quality, and overall health.

  • Recommend and apply appropriate repair treatment or replacement of tires.

  • Inspect tires on vehicles before and after installation.

  • Perform tire rotations and balancing.

  • Provide excellent customer service.

  • Document work order details within the company's internal program(s).

  • Ensure proper documentation is complete, including permits, repair orders filings, etc.

  • Abide by all company policies and safety rules.

  • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading technical and regulation publications.

  • Enhances maintenance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

  • May be required to cross-train with other maintenance technicians to assist on trailer and/or refrigeration unit service, repair, and maintenance duties as needed.

  • Miscellaneous duties assigned by supervisor as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Competency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, etc.)

  • Must be detail oriented

  • Proficient in multi-tasking and project management

Education

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • Technical training certificate or degreed program preferred

Experience

  • One to three years of experience preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, or Additional Eligibility Qualifications

CDL preferred but not required

Computer Skills

Basic computer & software skills required

Schedule

Sunday-Thursday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM or Tuesday-Saturday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM, with an average work week of 40-45 hours. Additional hours and weekend support will be required on an as needed basis.

Working Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is mostly performed in an environment that is subject to temperature fluctuations as the outdoor temperature fluctuates. This job requires a moderate degree of physical fitness and mobility. Bending, squatting, stooping, climbing, crawling, and lifting up to 100 lbs. is required.

Required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Eye and ear protection will be provided. Any other PPE will be the responsibility of the employee.


Job Description Review

This job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. It is not necessarily all inclusive, and the job may require other functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed previously. Management reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or non-essential requirements at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in this job description is intended to create a contract of employment and employment remains “at-will” and may be terminated at any time by the employee or employer with or without cause or notice.


Affirmative Action Plan/ Employment Opportunity Statement

This position requires adherence to all relevant federal, state, and local labor laws, including OSHA safety standards. As a Tire Technician, you must comply with all company policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure a safe and effective work environment. All candidates must pass a pre-employment background check.
Heyl Management, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or
any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.