Fleet Tire Technician - Keep Heavy Trucks Rolling

Saia Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 3,658,000 - 4,174,000; Full time

Job summary

Saia Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Tire Technician to support fleet maintenance by installing and inspecting tires and rims on tractor-trailers.

You will remove and install tire and rim assemblies on class 6–8 trucks and trailers, use hydraulic jacks, operate tire machines, and inspect tires for wear and proper inflation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, being 18+, authorized to work in the United States, and the ability to provide personal maintenance tools.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Must provide and maintain personal maintenance tools.
• Read, write, communicate and comprehend English to perform tasks and review documents.

Responsibilities

• Removes and installs tire and rim assemblies from class 6, 7, and 8 trucks, trailers, and converter dollies.
• Uses hydraulic jacks and stands to access the unit and replace tire assemblies.
• Operates, lifts, moves, and stores specialized equipment to maintain, inspect, and repair tires or rims.
• Repairs tires outside the maintenance facility using a service truck.
• Inspects tires for wear, damage, and proper inflation.
• Disposes of old tires in compliance with environmental regulations.
• Mounts and dismounts tires or rims using specialized tire machines.

Skills

Tire maintenance

Service equipment operation

Diagnostics software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Saia Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, is seeking a Tire Technician to support fleet maintenance by installing and inspecting tires and rims on tractor-trailers.

You will remove and install tire and rim assemblies on class 6–8 trucks and trailers, use hydraulic jacks, operate tire machines, and inspect tires for wear and proper inflation.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, being 18+, authorized to work in the United States, and the ability to provide personal maintenance tools.