Tire Technician

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision plans

Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation Pay

Life Insurance

Prescription Drug Reimbursement

Referral Bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is hiring a tire technician to prepare, install, and service tires. You will inspect tires, balance wheels, and road-test vehicles after repairs in a fast-paced shop environment.

The role requires physical endurance, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a valid license, with a positive work ethic and team spirit highly valued. Benefits are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training is a plus.
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Positive attitude and work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares diesel tires for installation; mounts/demounts tires on rims and vehicles and fills tires to proper air pressure.
• Inspects and tests tires.
• Examines and probes damaged tires to determine repair feasibility.
• Road tests vehicles after repairs are completed.
• Aligns and balances wheels and tire assemblies.
• Performs preventative maintenance checks.
• Operates/maintains tire diagnostic equipment and related tooling.
• Manages inventory of tires and related parts.

Skills

Physically fit

Valid license

Positive attitude

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational school or trade apprenticeship a plus

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

• Prepares diesel tires for installation; mounts and demounts tires on rims and vehicles and fills tires to the proper air pressure.
• Inspects and tests tires
• Examines and probes damaged, defective, or flat tires to determine the extent of damage and the feasibility of repair
• Road tests vehicles after repairs are completed
• Aligns and balances wheels and tire assemblies
• Performs preventative maintenance checks
• Operates and maintains diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, tire changing machines, balancing equipment, and other specialized automotive tools and machinery.
• Inventories and ensures an adequate supply of tires and related parts

Skills Needed/Qualifications:

• High school degree or equivalent educational experience; vocational school or trade apprenticeships a plus
• Ability to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Must have a valid license
• Positive attitude and work ethic

Benefits:

• Medical/dental/and vision plans
• Holiday Pay (6 Days Observed)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Pay
• Life Insurance
• Prescription Drug Reimbursement
• Referral Bonuses

Who we are:

Express Employment Professionals of Pittsburg is a service dedicated to helping you find your next career move. The Pittsburg, Kansas Express office was founded in 2012 and is proud to serve our community by helping people find jobs and help local businesses find the right people for their organization. We also provide a wide array of services to our local businesses to help them with the ever-changing needs of their workforce. Our Pittsburg office is locally ownedand operated and dedicated to the mission of helping people succeed. Express Employment Professionals is one of the top staffing companies in the U.S. and Canada.