Tire Servicer ***Effective 07/01/2026***

Tire Servicer Position

The Riverside Transit Agency has one vacancy for the Tire Servicer position in the Maintenance Department. The Tire Servicer will perform all aspects of tire maintenance on all Agency vehicles and buses assigned. Please be advised that this may involve assignment at either our Riverside or Hemet locations. Applicants must be available to work all weekdays, including weekends, holidays, and all shifts. Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.

Some duties shall include, but not be limited to:

• Mounting and changing, repairing, rotating, and inspecting tires.
• Performs routine inspection of tires to check proper air pressure, tread depth and free of any damage.
• The successful candidate must be self-motivated.
• Able to properly match tires on vehicles.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Provide an itemized and comprehensive schedule of work on a daily basis to supervision.
• Cleaning, painting and maintaining wheels and other related tasks as assigned.
• Keeping up maintenance, inventory records, and constant communication with the tire contractor to ensure tires are picked up regularly to minimize vehicle downtime.

The candidate must have received a diploma from high school or its equivalent such as a GED, and must have at least one (1) year experience in the maintenance of heavy duty equipment. Preferred, but not required: Knowledge of state and federal laws regulating tire conditions, the ability to safely perform heavy manual labor by operating the tire mounting machine; the ability to safely break tires down using proper methods; and capable of learning and following procedures both oral and written.

Must possess a valid non-restricted California driver's license and be able to obtain a Class B license and medical certificate within ninety (90) days of employment.

Note to Internal Candidates: The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process:

• Candidates will be required to pass job related skill(s) test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to: Written test(s), Oral test(s), Practical test(s).
• Past year performance record will be reviewed: Discipline other than attendance & accidents - only 1 written warning in last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below. Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no: Further Written Warnings, Final Warnings, Suspension. Must have no more than 1 Late Arrival within the last 12 months. Must have no more than 1 Attendance Point in the last year. Preventable Accidents - only 1 written warning within the last year. Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."
• Applications to transfer to a different department, will be accepted once the 120 day probationary period has been successfully completed.

Advancement will be determined by qualification (as listed above) or by seniority in cases where qualification is deemed equal.

The Riverside Transit Agency offers an attractive benefits package. Maintenance employees and Coach Operators are Union members and receive the following benefits:

• The Riverside Transit Agency contracts with the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to administer the retirement benefits. The current benefit factor formula for all new hires is 2% at 62. Employees with previous CalPERS membership or membership with another employer who has established reciprocity with CalPERS may be eligible for the 2% at 55 benefit factor formula.
• Medical available to employees at minimal cost with a contribution toward dependent coverage, Chiro/Acupuncture/Vision benefits included with Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance available at no cost for HMO employee only coverage. PPO coverage is offered; however, RTA will pay up to the HMO employee only premium.
• Vision Insurance available at employee cost.
• Symetra Voluntary Insurance available at employee cost.
• Basic Life Insurance ($35,000) provided at no cost.
• Supplemental Life Insurance available at employee cost.
• Deferred Compensation Programs available.
• Free Transportation Pass for employee and eligible dependents.
• Direct Deposit available
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid time off earned in 1st year: 2 weeks' vacation, 8 floating holidays, 7 regular holidays, and 7 sick leave days.
• Employee Assistance Programs available for employee and immediate family members.