MOTOR TRUCK DRIVER - TIRE REPAIR

Motor Truck Driver Tire Repairer

Under supervision, drives and operates a variety of motor vehicles and power equipment in order to respond to and make service calls to disabled vehicles in the field, performing non-skilled, physically demanding manual work changing out and replacing tires on a wide variety of light, medium and heavy city vehicles, and performs related duties as required.

Essential duties include:

• Drives service vehicle (e.g., diesel truck equipped with compressor) to various field sites to change out and replace damaged tires on city vehicles including vans, refuse trucks, snow plows, street sweepers, fire trucks, ambulances and other vehicles and equipment (with the exception of heavy operating equipment)
• Checks damaged/flat tire(s) and wheel area on vehicles to assess damage and ensure that tire(s) can be safely changed out and replaced in the field
• Operates manual or air operated jacks to lift vehicle off ground and uses power and hand tools (e.g., impact wrenches and sockets, lug nut torquing guns) to loosen, remove and tighten lug nuts
• Remounts wheel onto vehicle to replace damaged tires and tightens lug nuts holding tires
• Lifts and rolls tires from service truck, and loads and unloads tools needed to replace tires
• Unloads and returns damaged tires to service garage for repair by contracted vendors
• Transports vehicles, materials, tools, equipment and personnel to and from city and/or vendor locations
• Works inside a service garage to change out and replace tires on vehicles as directed
• Repairs damaged tires as needed, using appropriate hand tools
• Loads service truck with needed supply of tires, hand tools and power tools at start of shift
• Conducts safety inspections to ensure assigned vehicles and related equipment are in proper working order
• Completes and submits activity logs and repair orders in order to document work assignments

Minimum qualifications:

• One year of automotive maintenance or tire repair work experience in an automotive repair shop, tire service shop, car dealership or related automotive service facility
• A valid State of Illinois Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required with "P" and "X" endorsements
• Must be able to operate vehicles equipped with full air brake systems

Working conditions:

• Work is primarily in the field with exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Automotive service garage facility

Equipment:

• Personal protective equipment (e.g., steel toe boots, safety glasses, gloves, vest)
• Hand and power tools used in replacing and mounting tires on vehicles (e.g., impact wrenches, lug nut torquing guns)
• Standard tools and materials used in tire repair

Physical requirements:

• Heavy lifting (up to 85 pounds) is required
• Ability to walk and stand for extended or continuous periods of time
• Ability to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of one's arms, legs and body to bend, stretch, twist, or reach
• Ability to operate applicable hand tools, power tools, and equipment