Tire Repair Technician

Columbia County (FL); Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia County (FL) is seeking a tire service technician to repair and change tires on automotive, construction and maintenance equipment in both shop and field settings.

Responsibilities include preparing daily work records, identifying hazards, and following instructions. A High School diploma with two years’ tire/vehicle experience is preferred; Florida CDL Class B license is required.

Qualifications

• High School education preferred.
• Two years’ experience in vehicle operation and tire repair or equivalent.
• Possession of a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver’s License required.
• Knowledge of safe operation of vehicles and tire repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates a tire service truck and changes, repairs tires in field and shop, services trucks and equipment.
• Prepares daily records and reports on work accomplished.
• Identifies hazards to safe operation and reports or corrects them.
• Works independently under supervision according to instructions.
• Performs skilled manual labor with tire changing equipment and tools.
• May be required to work during a local declared state of emergency.

Skills

Safety-conscious

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Instruction following

Education

High School diploma

CDL Class B License

Job description

This position performs skilled work in the changing and repairing of tires on automotive,constructionand maintenance equipment.Employees in this position repair tires and perform mechanical repairs and service work on trucks, tractors, loaders, road graders and a wide variety of other construction and maintenance equipment.

Working Conditions

Responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of vehicles and equipment under all types of weather conditions on paved and dirt roads.Majority of tasks are performed outdoors and veryfrequentlyin extreme weather conditions.Subjected to insects, noxiousfumesand constant noise.Must?be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for?acceptable?eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to?operate?job relatedmachinery.??

These are intended only as illustrations of the? various types?of work performed. The omission of?specific?duties does not?exclude?them from the?position.??

• Operates a tire service truck,changesand repairs tires in the field and at the repair shop; services trucks and equipment including greasing and lubing equipment, replacing batteries, wornbeltsand hoses

• Prepares daily records and reports on work accomplished

• Must visuallyidentifyhazards to safe operation of problem areas and report or correct them

• Work is performed independentlyin accordance withdefinite instructions from a supervisor who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions

• Performs skilled manual labor in conjunction with job assignments andoperatetire changing equipment and various hand tools

• Required to work during a local declared state of emergency

High School educationis preferredand two years’ experience in vehicle operation and tire repair or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Possessionof a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver’s Licenserequired.

• Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and care of vehicles and tire repair equipment

• Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and county regulationspertaining tothe safe operation of vehicles and equipment

• Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions

• Ability to communicate with fellow employees and thegeneral public

• Ability to take a teamworkapproach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization team goalsrather than individual concerns