Tire Mechanic with DOT Certifications required

SA Recycling; East Point (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options

401k with a Company Match

Weekly Pay

Referral Incentives

Company provided uniforms and PPE

Job summary

A waste management company in East Point, Georgia seeks a Tire Mechanic responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires on all DOT equipment. The ideal candidate should hold DOT certifications and have prior experience as a tire technician. This full-time role includes various duties such as installing tires, conducting preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Competitive pay and benefits including affordable medical options and a 401k with company match are provided.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Tire Technician.
• Must pass a medical physical, drug screen and background check.
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repair all Tires on Semi-Trailers.
• Install new tires and wheels.
• Perform maintenance on tires, including rotation and balancing.

Skills

DOT certifications

Bi-lingual (English & Spanish)

Effective communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Diesel Mechanic school or certification

Tools

Hand tools

Electrical safety equipment

Job description

Our ideal candidate should have previous experience as a Tire technician.

The Tire Mechanic will be DOT Certified. We are looking for a self‑motivated person with strong work ethics. Responsible for repairing, replacing, and maintaining tires on all DOT Equipment.

Job Duties

• Preventative maintenance and repair all Tires on Semi‑Trailers to meet the standards set forth by DOT
• Install new tires and wheels
• Perform maintenance on tires, including rotation, balancing repairs and cleaning
• Repair tires
• Remove and replace hubs
• Clean up work area at the end of shift
• Keep work areas neat and orderly
• Regular attendance and punctuality are essential job functions
• Organizing materials to have more effective use of space
• Dispose of various waste materials in the appropriate manner
• Inspection to ensure cleanup is completed

Qualifications

• DOT certifications
• Must pass a medical physical, drug screen and background check
• Must be punctual and good attendance required for this position
• Preferred – high school diploma or GED and/or foreign education acceptable
• Bi‑lingual (English & Spanish) language skills a plus
• Ability to: communicate with others effectively; understand direction (written or oral) and use basic math skills as the job demands
• Diesel Mechanic school or certification a plus

Job Expectations

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local, & SA Recycling safety, health, & environmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Effective housekeeping in workplace area is an ongoing operation for safety and better hygienic conditions for all team members.

Physical Requirements

• Work Environment: Scrap yard, large equipment metal processing area
• Equipment & Tools: Yard equipment, electrical Safety equipment, hand tools, and PPE specialized for electricians.
• Physical Demand Level: Moderate
• Work Capacity: Mechanic Work Capacity
• Sensory Demands: Hearing, vision, smell, touch and taste
• Hand Movements: Repetitive motions, gripping, twisting

SA Recycling offers

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive benefits including affordable medical options, dental and vision care
• 401k with a Company Match
• Weekly Pay
• Referral Incentives
• Company provided uniforms and PPE

PLEASE NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

An offer of employment by SA Recycling is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a post‑offer drug screen, physical exam, and background check with a credit check (if position specified).

All US applicants must be 18 years of age or older.