Tire Repair Technician

This position performs skilled work in the changing and repairing of tires on automotive,constructionand maintenance equipment.Employees in this position repair tires and perform mechanical repairs and service work on trucks, tractors, loaders, road graders and a wide variety of other construction and maintenance equipment. Working Conditions Responsible for the satisfactory and safe operation of vehicles and equipment under all types of weather conditions on paved and dirt roads.Majority of tasks are performed outdoors and veryfrequentlyin extreme weather conditions.Subjected to insects, noxiousfumesand constant noise.Must?be able to pass a pre-employment physical that screens for?acceptable?eyesight and hearing (with or without correction), the ability to sit for extended periods, and manual dexterity needed to?operate?job relatedmachinery.?? These are intended only as illustrations of the? various types?of work performed. The omission of?specific?duties does not?exclude?them from the?position.?? Operates a tire service truck,changesand repairs tires in the field and at the repair shop; services trucks and equipment including greasing and lubing equipment, replacing batteries, wornbeltsand hoses Prepares daily records and reports on work accomplished Must visuallyidentifyhazards to safe operation of problem areas and report or correct them Work is performed independentlyin accordance withdefinite instructions from a supervisor who reviews work through observation for compliance with work schedules and instructions Performs skilled manual labor in conjunction with job assignments andoperatetire changing equipment and various hand tools Required to work during a local declared state of emergency High School educationis preferredand two years’ experience in vehicle operation and tire repair or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Possessionof a valid Florida CDL Class B Driver’s Licenserequired. Considerable knowledge of the practices applied to the safe and skillful operation and care of vehicles and tire repair equipment Ability to learn, understand and abide by all traffic laws and county regulationspertaining tothe safe operation of vehicles and equipment Ability to understand and carry out simple oral and written instructions Ability to communicate with fellow employees and thegeneral public Ability to take a teamworkapproach to the job by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed and considering larger organization team goalsrather than individual concerns #J-18808-Ljbffr Columbia County (FL)