Roadside Commercial Tire Technician

PETES TIRE BARNS INC; North Franklin (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

PETES TIRE BARNS INC in North Franklin, CT is seeking a tire service technician to change commercial tires, perform repairs and service tires and wheels. You will operate tire mounting/balancing equipment and use safety gear to support prompt customer service.

Responsibilities include reviewing work orders, communicating findings, and maintaining tools and paperwork. Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift heavy tires as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Commercial tire experience preferred.
• Driver's license with clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Change commercial tires, loader and farm tires as needed.
• Perform tire repairs, replacements, and wheel service.
• Operate mounting/balancing equipment and use safety gear.
• Document all work on tags, work orders, or invoices.
• Review work orders for complete information before proceeding.

Skills

Tire changing

Safety compliance

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lift gates

Air compressors

Balancing machines

Computer & office equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: North Franklin - North Franklin, CT 06254

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 hourly

Requirements

• Responsible for changing primarily commercial tires, loader and farm, but may change passenger, light truck, loader, farm, ATV and/or lawn and garden
• Perform tire repairs, replacements, and general service to tires and wheels
• Remove or replace mounted tire assembly from vehicles
• Ability to recognize repairable tires and properly perform repair and discard tires that are not repairable
• Communicate all work performed via legible writing on tags, work orders and/or invoices
• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner
• Use all provided safety equipment such as gloves, jack stands, wheel chocks, air cages, safety glasses and communicate equipment needs
• Report all tools or equipment that need repair or that are broken and report all unsafe actions, problems or abnormal situations to the store manager or safety manager
• Perform daily maintenance of tools and equipment
• Review service work orders for complete information such as required customer information, repairs, mounts, new tires, valves before giving to the store manager
• Ensure that all products leave with proper paperwork
• As needed, perform miscellaneous job duties to ensure prompt services to our customer
• Willing to make customer satisfaction a number one priority, must be flexible and understand that job priorities will constantly change due to customer needs
• Equipment: Capable of operating lift gates, service tools, air compressors, hydraulic jacks, air guns, air gauges, mounting and balancing machines, and computer and office equipment

Physical Demands

Exerts 75 to 125 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and identifies and distinguishes colors. Occasionally climbs (ascends or descends ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like), balances. Occasionally stoops (bending the body downward and forward by bending at the waist, legs and spine), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees).

Statement of Other Duties

This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.

Qualifications

• Driver's License & clean driving record required
• DOT Medical card required
• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred
• Commercial Driver's License preferred
• Automotive roadside experience preferred