Tire Technician: Diagnostics, Rotation & Balancing

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Texas; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health is seeking a Tire Technician to diagnose, repair, rotate, and change tires. The role involves lifting vehicles with hydraulic jacks, inspecting tires for defects, selecting correct tire size, sealing punctures, and balancing wheels using specialized equipment.

You will maintain tire inventory and follow DOT tire repair standards while using tools and lifts safely. A high school diploma or equivalent and tire service training are required.

Qualifications

• Must have basic tire service training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses hydraulic jacks to lift vehicles.
• Inspects tires for holes, tears, tread depth, or defects.
• Identifies tire size and ply; inflates tires to proper air pressure.
• Removes puncturing objects; seals punctures and patches tubeless tires.
• Uses lug wrenches to remove wheels.
• Rotates tires with appropriate tools.
• Balances wheels with counterweights using balancing machines.
• Maintains inventory by tracking stock and updating records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

DOT tire standards

Tools & lifts

Instruction following

Tire tech software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Automotive tire service training

Job description

Job Summary:

The Tire Technician will diagnose, repair, rotate, and change tires.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Uses hydraulic jacks to lift vehicles.
• Inspects tires to identify holes, tears, tread depth, or defects.
• Identifies appropriate tire size and ply; inflates tires to proper air pressure based on product information.
• Removes items puncturing tires; injects or inserts adhesive materials and expanding rubber plugs to seal punctures in tubeless tires; glues or seals patches over ruptures as appropriate.
• Uses lug wrenches and other hand or power tools to unbolt and remove wheels from vehicle.
• Rotates tires using appropriate tools.
• Identifies counterweights required to balance wheels with the use of balancing machines; attaches counterweights onto rims.
• Maintains inventory by tracking stock, organizing supplies, receiving product, and updating records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and comply with DOT tire repair and replacement standards.
• Ability to safely and efficiently work with related tools and lifts.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Fluent with technology and software to diagnose, track, and inventory tires.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous related experience or successful completion of a automotive tire service training program.

Requirements:

• Prolonged periods working in confined, awkward spaces.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools and lifts.
• The ability to handle various temperatures, dirt, oil, and other chemicals.
• Must be able to work safely in a noisy environment with strong odors present.