Commercial Tire Technician

Air Comfort, Inc; Morristown (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental

401K with company match

PTO/Vacation time

6 paid Holidays

Competitive pay

Weekends off

Job summary

Air Comfort, Inc in Morristown, TN is seeking a Commercial Tire Technician to service tires for autos, buses, and trucks using tire changers and balancing equipment. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork.

You should have experience with semi-truck tires and be able to lift 65 lbs. Monday–Friday 8am–5pm with weekends off; strong benefits and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with semi truck and trailer tires.
• Ability to lift 65 lbs or more.
• Experience operating tire changers and balancing machines.

Responsibilities

• Repair damaged tires of automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles.
• Lift vehicles with a hand jack, unbolt wheels, and remove wheels by hand.
• Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or water bath method.
• Seal punctures with adhesive material and expansion plugs using hand tools.
• Separate tubed tires from wheels and use a tire changer.
• Inspect tire casings and repair them using appropriate methods.

Skills

Semi-truck tires

Lifting 65 lbs+

Work in loud environments

Tools

Tire changers

Balancing machines

Hydraulic lifts (2/4 post)

Lubricants/oil change practices

Job description

Join Our Team as a Commercial Tire Technician!
We are a leading provider of tire services, committed to delivering exceptional service to our customers. We are looking for a dedicated and skilled Commercial Tire Technician to join our team. This role involves performing a variety of tire-related services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Our company offers a supportive work culture, competitive pay, and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities (Tires)

• Repair damaged tires of automobiles, buses, trucks, and other automotive vehicles.
• Lift customer vehicles with a hand jack, unbolt wheels with a lug wrench, and remove wheels carefully by hand.
• Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in a water bath and observing air bubbles.
• Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding rubber plugs using hand tools.
• Separate tubed tires from wheels using a rubber mallet and metal bar or mechanical tire changer.
• Inspect tire casings for defects and repair them using appropriate methods and tools.
• Reassemble tires onto wheels and balance them using a balancing machine.
• Hammer required counterweights onto the rim of the rim of the wheel.
• Clean sides of white wall tires and remount wheels onto vehicles.
• Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized shop floor and equipment.
• Care for all tools and equipment, ensuring they are returned to their proper place.
• Perform other duties essential to the day-to-day operations of the business.
• Participate in the cleaning of the employee restroom on a rotating schedule with other employees.

Qualifications

• Experience with semi truck and trailer tire experience is required.
• Ability to lift 65 lbs or more.
• Experience with tire changers and balancing machines.
• Experience in proper removal and installation of wheels and tires.
• Ability to work in a loud environment with machinery and air guns.
• Experience operating 2 and 4 post hydraulic lifts.
• Working knowledge of lube and oil change practices.
• Having own tools is a plus, but isn't required.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental eligible after 90 days of service.
• 401K with company match eligible after one year of service.
• PTO/Vacation time eligible after one year of service.
• 6 paid Holidays eligible after one year of service.
• Competitive pay
• Weekends off - we work Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm.