Tire Technician

Mesilla Valley Transportation; Lakeside (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Border Tire in Lakeside, CA is hiring a Tire Technician to inspect and repair truck and trailer tires, ensuring safe operation and compliance with DOT requirements. You will inspect, dismount/remount tires and wheels, balance tires, and help maintain tire inventories in a busy shop.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in the commercial tire industry, a valid driver's license with a clean MVR, and a self-motivated ability to work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in the commercial tire industry.
• Must have strong mechanical skills.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR.
• Willing to work without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Inspect truck/trailer tires for wear, bulges, and damage.
• Repair tires with minor malfunctions and mount/dismount tires and wheels.
• Balance wheels and ensure proper fit and DOT compliance.
• Maintain tire inventory and ensure shop safety.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Valid driver's license

Initiative / self-starter

Job description

Join the Border Tire team!!! Border Tire is hiring a Tire Technician in Lakeside, CA!

A Tire Technician is responsible for inspecting and repairing truck and trailer tires to ensure efficient operation and compliance.

Repair’s truck and trailer tires to ensure efficient operation and compliance by performing the following duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspects truck/trailer tires for excessive wear, bulges, cuts, and damaged tread.
• Repair tires with minor malfunctions.
• Properly secure vehicle to lift to ensure safe operation.
• Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand and power tools.
• Properly dismount and remount tires and wheels securely on the vehicle.
• Repair or replace tires on light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks.
• Responsible for proper installation of wheels and tires, balancing wheels, and checking for correct fit.
• Maintains all inventories and tire equipment.
• Reassemble tires onto wheels.
• Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding, or sandblasting.
• Disposes of damaged/old tires in accordance with state regulations.
• Ensures tires are functioning properly and within the Department of Transportation and Occupational Safety and Health Act Compliance.
• Safely operates all tools and equipment.
• Reports any safety issues immediately to management.
• Keeps shop area neat and clean.
• Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean MVR record.
• Must be a self-starter and be willing to take initiative.
• Willing and able to work without direct supervision.
• 2+ years related experience in the commercial tire industry.
• Must have strong mechanical skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Stand for long periods of time which may include heavy lifting, including commercial tires and wheels, standing, bending, and squatting.
• The candidate will need to be able to lift 75lbs +, carry 50lbs+, and push/pull 60lbs.
• Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses are required in the shop.
• Ability to mount or dismount tires/wheel assemblies.
• Repetitive movement of hands, arms, and legs.

Job Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

BORDER TIRE

YOUR LOCAL TIRE EXPERTS

Border Tire is all things tire. We are a Michelin Commercial Service Network Dealer (MCSN) specializing in medium-duty, heavy-duty, agricultural, and industrial-size tires. We carry a wide variety of brands to meet your needs.

“We are available when you need us most: 24 hours a day/7 days a week/365 days a year.