Tire Technician

McGriff Tire; Birmingham, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; 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 in Birmingham, AL seeks an experienced trailer repair technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on semi-trailers. You will inspect, troubleshoot, and repair braking, electrical, tire, welding, and hydraulic systems while adhering to DOT and company policies.

A clean MVR and passing a DOT physical are required. We offer a full-time, on-site role with benefits including 401(k), medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must be mechanically inclined and experienced in semi-trailer repairs (brakes, electrical, tires, welding, hydraulics, etc.)
• DOT inspections experience preferred
• Clean MVR, drug test, and pass DOT physical
• Basic welding skills: Oxy/Acetylene, ARC, MIG
• ASE certifications desired, not required
• Automotive repair and customer service experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on trailing equipment per manufacturer and company schedules
• Access all areas of equipment to perform needed maintenance on trailers
• Conduct safety inspections and prepare safety documentation
• Follow McGriff policy and procedures in all repairs
• Participate in company training programs
• Maintain prompt daily attendance at the assigned work location
• Handle general trailer repair knowledge and duties

Skills

Mechanically inclined

Semi-trailer repair

Brake systems

Electrical repair

Tires

Welding

Hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Modifications

Education

ASE certifications

Tools

Oxy/Acetylene welding

ARC welding

MIG welding

Job description

Description

Job description

• 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.

EOE

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