Tire Technician I

Petes Tire Barns Inc; Rutland Town (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Petes Tire Barns Inc in Rutland Town, VT is seeking an Automotive Tire Technician to change passenger and light truck tires, perform repairs and general tire/wheel service. You will remove or install mounted tires, operate tire mounting/balancing equipment, and ensure all work is documented on tags and invoices with attention to safety and accuracy.

Candidates should be able to lift heavy objects and work with various tools in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
• Driver's License & clean driving record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Change tires on passenger, light truck, loader, farm, ATV and/or lawn and garden as required.
• Perform tire repairs, replacements, and general service to tires and wheels.
• Remove or replace mounted tire assemblies from vehicles; operate mounting/balancing equipment.
• Communicate all work performed via legible writing on tags, work orders and/or invoices.
• Ensure all products leave with proper paperwork and maintain safety standards.

Skills

Safety mindset

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Lift gates

Service tools

Air compressors

Hydraulic jacks

Air guns

Air gauges

Mounting and balancing machines

Computer and office equipment

Job description

Requirements:• Responsible for changing primarily passenger, light truck, loader, farm, ATV and/or lawn and garden• Perform tire repairs, replacements, and general service to tires and wheels• Remove or replace mounted tire assembly from vehicles• Ability to recognize repairable tires and properly perform repair and discard tires that are not repairable• Communicate all work performed via legible writing on tags, work orders and/or invoices• Perform all tasks in a safe and efficient manner• Use all provided safety equipment such as gloves, jack stands, wheel chocks, air cages, safety glasses and communicate equipment needs• Report all tools or equipment that need repair or that are broken and report all unsafe actions, problems or abnormal situations to the store manager or safety manager• Perform daily maintenance of tools and equipment• Review service work orders for complete information such as required customer information, repairs, mounts, new tires, valves before giving to the store manager• Ensure that all products leave with proper paperwork• As needed, perform miscellaneous job duties to ensure prompt services to our customer• Willing to make customer satisfaction a number one priority, must be flexible and understand that job priorities will constantly change due to customer needs• Equipment: Capable of operating lift gates, service tools, air compressors, hydraulic jacks, air guns, air gauges, mounting and balancing machines, and computer and office equipmentPhysical Demands:Exerts 75 to 125 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 75 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequently reaches (extending hands and arms in any direction), handles (seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or working with hands), and identifies and distinguishes colors. Occasionally climbs (ascends or descends ladders, stairs, ramps, and the like), balances. Occasionally stoops (bending the bodydownward and forward by bending at the waist, legs and spine), and kneels (bending the legs at knee to come to rest on knee or knees).Statement of Other Duties:This document describes the major duties and responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described.Qualifications:• High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred• Driver's License & clean driving record preferred