Shop & Road Tire Technician

Shop & Road Tire Technician

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Forklift Tire Technician to support our tire service operations based out of our Houston branch. This is a dual-role position involving both in-shop tire service and on-site road service in the Houston / Greater Houston area. The technician will perform forklift tire repairs and replacements in both controlled shop environments and field service settings. This includes mounting/dismounting tires, operating tire press machinery, conducting flat repairs, managing tire inventory, and supporting parts/materials handling.

Essential Functions

• Tire Press Operation: Operate a hydraulic tire press to mount/dismount forklift tires and wheels for shop and field jobs
• Tire & Wheel Assembly: Disassemble, inspect, clean, and repair tire and wheel assemblies, including hubs, wheels, and lock rings; paint parts as required
• Flat Repairs & Replacements: Perform flat tire repairs and replace worn or damaged tires on forklifts in both shop and field environments
• Inventory Management: Receive, stack, label, and stock incoming tire shipments. Track tire movement, prepare work orders, and maintain accurate inventory logs
• Order Fulfillment & Parts Support: Pull and prepare tire orders. Assist in managing parts, materials, and supplies necessary for tire repair and maintenance
• Work Documentation: Accurately record services performed, materials used, and time spent on each job. Maintain related service logs and documentation
• Shop Organization & Safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with company safety protocols and best practices
• Tool & Equipment Operation: Utilize a variety of hand tools, power tools, material handling equipment, and shop machinery necessary for tire operations

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 1–2 years of tire service or heavy equipment/forklift tire experience preferred
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record (CDL a plus)
• Physically capable of lifting/moving heavy tires and equipment (up to 100 lbs)
• Familiarity with tire press machines and industrial tire servicing methods
• Strong organizational and recordkeeping skills
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and team-first attitude

Travel

Ability to travel on short notice and work flexible hours including some overtime and weekends

Environmental Conditions

• Shop and field-based service work
• Exposure to industrial equipment, tools, and occasional outdoor elements
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required and provided