What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tire Technician position at Commercial Tire Inc?
Commercial Tire is looking for a Tire Technician in our Pasco location. Our application process is two parts. Please start here and complete the questionnaire. When complete, return to this page and click apply to complete your application.
Primary Job Function:
Mounting and dismounting tires, flat repair and inspection. This is core of the business function and a starting point to all other positions.
Expectations:
Actively participates in training and development opportunities. Learn and apply safety procedures and abide by all company policies.
Essential Job Functions:
- Place wheels on balancing machine to determine counterweights required to balance wheels.
- Raise vehicles, using hydraulic jacks.
- Remount wheels onto vehicles.
- Locate and repair by sealing punctures in tubeless tires by inserting adhesive material and expanding
rubber plugs into punctures.
- Replace valve stems and remove puncturing objects.
- Patch over ruptures in the tire casings.
- Prepare rims and wheel drums for reassembly by scraping or grinding.
- Dismount and rotate tires.
- Buff defective areas of inner tubes using scrapers.
- Identify tire size and ply and inflate tires by manufactures specified weight.
- Other duties may include customer courtesy driver, answer phones and counter sales, product
pickup/delivery. May also be asked to assist with alignments and in the Lube area.
Job Knowledge:
- Mount, dismount, air pressure checks, balancing, tire rotation and flat repairs.
- Ensure lug nuts are tightened to the proper torque specifications.
- Inspect brake pads.
- Recommends preventative services when warranted.
Requirements:
- 18 years of age or older
- A valid driver’s license (required)
- Clean driving record
