Commercial Tire Service Technician

312 S Regional Rd., Greensboro NC

Description

Tire Road Service Technician - Servicing Commercial, Industrial, OTR tires. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Use all safety related PPE such as gloves, safety shoes, glasses and tire cages while doing any work • Drive service trucks to Customer locations or road locations to provide fleet services and/or respond to emergency road calls • Raise vehicles using hydraulic jacks and lifts when in the shop • Unbolt wheels from vehicles and remove them, using lug wrenches and other hand power tools • Separate tires from wheels, using rubber mallets and metal bars or mechanical tire changers • Inspect tire casings for defects, such as holes and tears • Seal punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material onto punctures using hand tools • Reassemble tires onto wheels • Identify and inflate tires correctly for the size and ply • Place wheels on balancing machines to determine counterweights required to balance wheels. • Hammer required outer weights onto rims of wheels • Remount wheels onto vehicles, use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts • Locate punctures in tubeless tires by visual inspection or by immersing inflated tires in water baths and observing air bubbles • Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects • Rotate tires to different positions on vehicles, using hand tools • Assist mechanics and perform other duties as directed • Inflate inner tubes and immerse them in water to locate leaks • Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping, grinding or sandblasting You will also need: • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including week-ends and evenings • Have Possession of a Valid Driver's License • Pass Criminal Background Check • Pass Pre-employment Drug Screen • Ability to resolve conflict and ensure customer satisfaction • Ability to communicate, verbally and written, clearly and professionally with co-workers and management. • Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks