Tire Technician

McGriff Tire & Service; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

McGriff Tire & Service in Birmingham, AL is seeking a full-time trailer/equipment technician to perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers including brakes, electrical, tires, and welding. The role requires reliability, adherence to DOT and safety regulations, and the ability to lift up to 50-75 lbs.

Qualified candidates should have at least 1 year of automotive repair or customer service experience, a clean MVR, and be willing to pass a DOT physical.

Qualifications

• Automotive repair or trailer maintenance experience preferred (1 year).
• Ability to read and follow maintenance schedules and safety rules.
• Must have clean MVR and be willing to pass a DOT physical.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers (brakes, tires, electrical, welding, etc.).
• Follow DOT, EPA, OSHA rules and company safety procedures.
• Inspect equipment and complete safety documentation.
• Maintain shop cleanliness and proper handling of tools and materials.
• Attend company trainings and perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Customer service

Job description

Responsibilities

• Must be mechanically inclined. Prefer experience in all phases of semi-trailer repairs such as brakes, electrical, floor repair, tires, welding, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, modifications work, etc. Also, experience in DOT inspections, welding, tires new and repairing, change (mount & dismount).
• Perform routine maintenance functions and adjustments on trailing equipment in compliance with manufacturers and company schedules.
• Access any area of the equipment to perform necessary maintenance (including: inspect and perform work in, on or under parts of trailers).
• Safely walk & stand for extended periods of time on various surfaces that may be uneven or slippery (including working outdoors in inclement weather).
• Lift objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 75 lbs. occasionally).
• Safely walk, reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat & kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Responsible for shop cleanliness, safety and compliance.
• Apply knowledge and work in accordance with DOT, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), interstate Authority, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other rules and regulations as required.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment and prepare safety documentation.
• Follow McGriff policy and procedures in making all repairs.
• Participate in company training programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Prompt, daily attendance at assigned work location.
• General trailer repair and knowledge
• Previous or current ASE certifications desired, not required.
• Basic welding skills such as Oxy/Acetylene, ARC and MIG desired
• Must have clean MVR, Drug Test, pass DOT physical.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

$16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule

• 8-hour shift

Ability To Commute/relocate

• Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

• Automotive repair: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

Equal Opportunity

EOE