Heavy Duty Tire Technician - Houston, TX

Watco; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Watco in Houston, TX is seeking a Heavy Duty Tire Technician to service and balance tires on company units and equipment. You will dismount, clean wheels, and perform tire-related services while keeping the area organized.

Starting pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, DOE. The role requires a valid driver’s license, a TWIC card or the ability to obtain one, and the ability to stand for 8 hours. Emphasis on safety, teamwork, and on-the-job training at Watco.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to be insured.
• Must have a TWIC card or able to obtain one.
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or more.
• Must have a communication to supervision in a timely fashion if problems or questions should arise.
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work safely.
• Must be able to work in a result‑orientated, fast‑paced environment as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service Commercial Tires, including dismounting, mounting, and balancing commercial, industrial, and light truck tires.
• Inflating tires to prescribe PSI per load requirements.
• Determine repairable tire conditions and perform repairs as needed.
• Clean and maintain service equipment, maintenance on tools, and all other company property.
• Properly execute required service tickets and submit paperwork as required.
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements.
• Wear proper PPE and follow safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid driver's license

TWIC card

Stand 8 hours

Communication with supervision

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Start a Watco Career and Discover the Difference

Keep the world's supply chain moving. That's what the Watco team does every day at our short line railroads, switching sites, terminals, ports, and logistics hubs. Whether you're at one of these locations or in a support‑services role, there's one thread that ties everyone together. We're all or the same team. One Watco.

Here's What You Can Expect From Watco

• Outstanding culture recognized by Forbes and Newsweek
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Paid on‑the‑job training with peer trainers
• Training for conductors, engineers, mechanics, and MOW Team Members at Watco's Safe Performance Center
• Leadership and development programs offered through Watco University
• Career advancement opportunities

Job Summary

Starting Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour, DOE

Location: 14035 Industrial Rd., Houston, TX 77015

The Heavy Duty Tire Technician is responsible for dismounting, cleaning of wheels, mounting and balancing of all heavy truck wheels. This person would also be responsible for keeping the tire area clean, tidy and organized. As a Heavy Duty Tire Technician, this person would be accountable for property and safely performing the tire and related services needed for all company owned units.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Service Commercial Tires, including dismounting, mounting, and balancing commercial, industrial, and light truck tires
• Inflating tires to prescribe PSI per load requirements
• Determine repairable tire condictions and make sure repairs as needed on commercial industrial, and light truck tires
• Clean and maintain service equipment, maintenance on tools, and all other company property
• Properly execute required service tickets to submit to management and all other necessary paperwork as required
• Comply with OSHA regulations and safety requirements
• Wear proper PPE, use tire cages, and follow all other safety polocies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by company insurance policy
• Must have a TWIC card or be able to obtain one upon hire
• Must be able to stand on your feet for 8 hours or more
• Must have a communication to supervision in a timely fashion if problems or questions should arise
• Must be willing to follow all safety procedures and work safely
• Must be able to work in a result‑orientated, fast‑paced environment as part of a team

Education

High School or GED equivalent