Tire Technician

Fleet Maintenance Technician

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect fleet terminal tractors, vehicles/equipment for tire problems.
• Check and record tire pressures.
• Inflate all tires to correct pressure.
• Inspect and fill hubs with hub oil. Inspect lug nuts and tire rims.
• Replace wheel studs as needed.
• Change tires when needed.
• Ensure accuracy of received supplies/materials.
• Organize tire inventory.
• Respond to any off-port service calls. Drive automobiles or service trucks to industrial or other sites to provide services and respond to emergency calls.
• Perform equipment dispatch duties.
• Perform all duties of a Service Technician as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift and carry heavy tires and wheels (frequently 50+ pounds) from floor to chest or vehicle level.
• Ability to consistently stand, bend, kneel, climb on and off elevated surfaces for duration of an 8-hour shift.
• Maintain ability to bend, squat, crouch, twist, climb, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to reach both above and below head to complete necessary tasks.
• Work in an outdoor environment where tasks must be performed in the elements.
• Ability to hear audio for alarms, radio communication, and equipment sounds.
• Maintain physical ability to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner while maintaining safety.
• Use basic hand tools to perform routine repairs or maintenance to equipment.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Maintain focus and safety practices during mission-critical tasks that may be repetitive.
• Handle and change commercial trailer tires weighing approximately 480 pounds, using appropriate tire-changing equipment, lifting devices, and safe handling procedures.
• Handle, inspect, remove, install, and replace commercial pneumatic tires weighing approximately 90 pounds each.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work efficiently in fast paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Follow company procedures and safety guidelines.
• Demonstrate reliability, safety, and a positive team member through proper attendance and conduct.
• Ability to work assigned shift as instructed by leadership and maintain flexibility to adjust schedule as needed.
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Valid Drivers' License
• Must be able to obtain a TWIC card