Tyre Technician

R Haulage Limited; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

R Haulage Limited in Palmerston North is seeking a Tyre Technician to fit, inspect and repair tyres across a range of vehicles. The role includes mobile service visits and weekend work, with a NZ$30–$32 hourly rate depending on experience.

Applicants must hold a NZ Class 2 driver license (or overseas equivalent) and be able to pass drug/alcohol tests. Minimum 30 hours per week with potential for more based on business needs.

Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience or level 3 qualification.
• Class 2 Driver License or equivalent if overseas license
• Able to pass drug and alcohol test randomly
• Available on weekend and day/night shifts
• Flexible for working between minimum 30 to maximum 70 hours weekly.

Responsibilities

• Fit, remove, repair and replace tyres on passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles, trucks, tractors and other vehicles as required.
• Inspect tyres for punctures, damage, wear and other defects and determine appropriate repair or replacement requirements.
• Carry out puncture repairs, tube replacements and tyre maintenance using appropriate tools, equipment and repair methods.
• Provide mobile tyre services by driving company service vehicles to customer premises, commercial fleet locations, worksites and roadside locations to undertake tyre fitting, repairs and replacements.
• Attend scheduled fleet servicing appointments and breakdown callouts to inspect, repair or replace tyres on commercial vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Tyre fitting

Wheel balancing

Mobile servicing

Customer service

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

Tyre fitting machines

Air compressors

Hydraulic jacks

Job description

Palmerston North R HAULAGE LIMITED

Job Description

R Haulage Limited is Looking for a Tyre Technician. The applicant for the position of needs to hold NZ class 2 Driver License or equivalent if overseas license.

Pay : $30 to $32 per hour depending on experience

Location: Palmerston North

Minimum Hours: 30 per week

Job Duties:

• Fit, remove, repair and replace tyres on passenger vehicles, motorcycles, light commercial vehicles, trucks, tractors and other vehicles as required.
• Inspect tyres for punctures, damage, wear and other defects and determine appropriate repair or replacement requirements.
• Carry out puncture repairs, tube replacements and tyre maintenance using appropriate tools, equipment and repair methods.
• Operate tyre fitting machines, wheel balancing equipment, air compressors, hydraulic jacks and other tyre servicing tools safely and effectively.
• Provide mobile tyre services by driving company service vehicles to customer premises, commercial fleet locations, worksites and roadside locations to undertake tyre fitting, repairs and replacements.
• Attend scheduled fleet servicing appointments and breakdown callouts to inspect, repair or replace tyres on commercial vehicles and equipment.
• Assist with after-hours and weekend mobile tyre servicing and emergency breakdown callouts as required by business operations and agreed work arrangements.
• Check tyre pressure, tread depth, wheel condition and general tyre safety to ensure tyres are fitted and maintained correctly.
• Load, unload and transport tyres, wheels, tools and equipment in company service vehicles for workshop and mobile servicing operations.
• Maintain company service vehicles, tools and equipment in a clean, safe and serviceable condition and report any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Communicate professionally with customers, identify their tyre servicing requirements and provide appropriate assistance.
• Maintain accurate records of tyre repairs, replacements, mobile service visits and completed work.
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures, including safe vehicle lifting, manual handling, roadside safety and the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Participate in company training and develop practical skills in tyre fitting, repairs, wheel balancing, wheel alignment and mobile tyre servicing.
• Perform other reasonable duties related to tyre servicing and workshop operations as directed by the employee

Job Requirements:

• 6 months of work experience or level 3 qualification
• Class 2 Driver License or equivalent if overseas license
• Able to pass drug and alcohol test randomly
• Available on weekend and day/night shifts
• Flexible for working between minimum 30 to maximum 70 hours weekly.